Garlic Green Beans

3 pounds green beans
1 Tbsp. corn oil
One third cup sweet onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. rice wine
4 Tbsp. soy sauce
3 Tbsp. sugar
4 Tbsp. water

Wash green beans, snip ends and cut into two inch pieces. Boil large pot of water and cook beans until just crisp tender, about 3 – 4 minutes. Drain beans and cover with cold water to stop cooking process. Heat oil in skillet or wok and add onions and garlic. Cook for 15 seconds stirring entire time and then add green beans, rice wine, soy sauce, sugar and water. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes making sure beans are still crisp. Serve hot or cold.

The Skinny: Use light soy sauce to cut down on the sodium and your favorite sugar substitute.