GREEN BEANS OR ASPARAGUS IN ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE

GREEN BEANS OR ASPARAGUS IN ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE image

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

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 .

Steps:

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 .