Fresh Vegetable Nicoise - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. green beans
1 medium onion, cut into 6 wedges
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. olive or salad oil
1 yellow pepper, cut into 8 wedges
1 large tomato, cut into 8 wedges
1/4 c. black ripe olives
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar

Preparation

In microwave in a 2-quart casserole, cook green beans in 1/4 cup water, covered, on High 4 to 6 minutes or until slightly softened.
Stir halfway through cooking.
Drain and stir in onion, garlic and oil; cook, covered, 3 minutes.
Stir in yellow pepper and cook, covered, 2 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender and crisp.
Add tomato; cook, uncovered, 1 minute.
Stir in olives and remaining ingredients.
Serve hot or cold.
Yields 4 servings.