Beans A'La Brenda - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. green beans
1 clove garlic, halved
2 Tbsp. chopped onion
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 c. boiling water
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Wash beans; trim ends and remove strings.
Cut in half crosswise.
Saute garlic and onion in oil; remove garlic and discard.
Add beans and remaining ingredients; cover and cook, over medium heat, 25 minutes, or until beans are tender.
Add 1 tablespoon additional water, if necessary.
Yields 6 servings.