2 cans whole blue lake green beans
1 lg. red onion, sliced thin
1/2 c. vinegar
1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. salad oil
1/2 tsp. Accent
Salt and pepper to taste

Heat vinegar and sugar to boiling. Remove from the heat and add all the remaining ingredients. Pour the mixture over the green beans and onions. Cover tightly (Tupperware type container is best) and marinate overnight before serving.