Savory Green Beans
["1 1/2 lb. fresh green beans", "2 Tbsp. chopped onions", "2 cloves garlic, halved", "3 Tbsp. vegetable oil", "1/2 c. boiling water", "1 tsp. dried basil", "1/2 tsp. sugar", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. pepper"]
["Wash beans and trim ends; remove strings.", "Cut in half crosswise.", "Using an iron skillet, heat oil and add onion and garlic.", "Cook until onion is tender; discard garlic.", "Add beans, boiling water and remaining ingredients.", "Cover and cook until beans are tender."]
["fresh green beans", "onions", "garlic", "vegetable oil", "boiling water", "basil", "sugar", "salt", "pepper"]