1 can (16 oz.) cut or whole green beans
1 clove garlic
3 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 tbsp. instant minced onion
3 tbsp. fine dry bread crumbs
Few drops lemon juice

Drain beans, reserve juice for another use. Cut garlic clove in half, rub inside of 1 1/2 quart microwave-safe casserole with cut surface. Heat butter, garlic and onion in microwave 2 minutes, discard garlic. Add drained green beans and lemon juice; sprinkle over bread crumbs. Microwave on high 3 minutes, tossing once.

Conventional Method: Heat green beans in saucepan. Rub skillet with garlic, melt butter over low heat and saute onion until soft. Add bread crumbs and lemon juice. Cook until browned, being careful not to burn crumbs. Drain beans; keep warm. Top with buttered bread crumbs.

Asparagus, carrots or corn also may be used.

Makes 4 servings of 128 calories each.