Crunchy Green Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. young tender green beans
1 small onion, sliced into rings
3 cloves garlic or 3 Tbsp.
3 Tbsp. water
1 tsp. sugar or 1 pkg. Equal
1 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Preparation

In frying pan, bring 1-inch of water to a boil.
Add green beans, cover and reduce heat.
Cook 8 minutes.
Drain and put into ice water 5 minutes.
Drain.
Saute onion and garlic in oil until tender, stirring constantly.
Put beans back into pan and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add 2 tablespoons water, sugar and salt.
Cook 2 minutes and serve.