1	tablespoon garlic, minced
½	cup onion, diced
1	teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
¾	cup water
½	cup tomato puree - no salt added
5	cups green beans, fresh
¼	cup balsamic vinegar
¾	teaspoon black pepper
1	teaspoon oregano
1	teaspoon basil
1	teaspoon honey

Sauté garlic and onions in oil until lightly browned. Add water and tomato puree, cover and cook for about 2 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients, cover and cook for 3-5 more minutes, stirring often.
NOTES: If you like your green beans soft, add a little more water and continue to cook to desired tenderness. Or steam green beans for 3-5 minutes before adding to other ingredients. You can serve this warm or chilled.

YIELD: 4 servings
Each serving contains approximately: Calories 103, Fat 2g, Saturated fat 0g, Cholesterol 1mg, Protein 3g, Carbohydrate 18g, Dietary fiber 6g, Sodium 14mg, Calories from fat 15%, Calories from saturated fat 0%.
Allowances: 1/4 fat + 3 1/2 vegetables

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