Adventure Mouth!

 Ingredients 1 lb Italian wide green beans (28 oz can is okay) 2 T olive oil 3 cloves garlic, finely sliced 3 medium tomatoes, cubed 1" 1/4 t pepper 6-8 basil leaves, chiffonaded (roll up and slice in 2 mm slices) or 1 t dried basil leaves Instructions If using raw green beans, blanch them with salt. Sautee olive oil and garlic. Add tomatoes, pepper, and a pinch of salt. Cook until they release liquid and soften. Add beans.  Cook to taste.  Add basil last and cook briefly.

 Ingredients 1 lb green beans, washed and dried, cut to reasonable length 2 T olive oil 1 t salt (or a bit less) 3/4 t black pepper 1 T freshly chopped garlic (6 cloves) 1/4 c parmesan cheese, freshly grated Instructions Toss beans in oil with salt, pepper, garlic, and parmesan Arrange beans in one layer on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 425 for 20-25 min, tossing halfway.  Should be fork tender. Remove and adjust seasoning.  Optionally, sprinkle with parsley. Serves 4 (1 serving = 126 cal, 9 g carbs, 4 g protein)