Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds green beans or Asparagus

1 (7-ounce) jar roasted red pepper, drained .

1 small clove garlic, peeled and finely minced .

2 teaspoons olive oil .

1 tablespoon lemon juice .

1/8 teaspoon salt .

Freshly ground black pepper to taste .

Preparation

  1. Trim the ends of the beans/asparagus and cut into halves or thirds. Bring a pan of water to the boil, add the beans and time 7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.

  2. In a food processor or blender, combine the roasted peppers, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.

  3. Put the sauce and beans into a pan over medium-low heat. Stir until heated through.

Data per serving (36 percent calories from fat)

Calories 75 . Protein 3g . Fat 3g . Carbohydrates 13g . Sodium 239mg . Saturated fat 0g . Monounsaturated fat 2g . Polyunsaturated fat 1g . Cholesterol 0mg .