4 c. snapped fresh green beans (about 1 lb.)
Vegetable cooking spray
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 tsp. cornstarch
3/4 c. water, divided
1/4 c. white vinegar
1 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper
2 whole cloves
1 bay leaf

Place beans in a vegetable steamer over boiling water. Cover and steam 20 minutes.

Coat a non-stick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium high heat until hot. Add onion and saute until tender. Combine cornstarch and 1/4 cup water; add to onion mixture. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add remaining 1/2 cup water and remaining ingredients, stirring until smooth. Add beans; cover and cook over low heat 15 minutes or until beans are tender. Discard cloves and bay leaf. Yield: 6 servings.