Crunchy Green Beans
["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"]
["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."]
["young tender green beans", "onion", "garlic", "water", "sugar", "basil", "salt", "vegetable oil"]