Fancy Green Beans

1 lb. green beans
1/4 C chopped onion (or 2 tsp dried onion)
1/4 C butter
1/4 C water
1 garlic clove, minced or 1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Put all in a pan. Simmer 15-20 min.