Marinated Green Beans

• 2 cups water
• 1 pound fresh green beans
• 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• Dash pepper
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

1. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add beans; cover and boil for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain immediately place beans in ice water. Drain and pat dry. Place in a large bowl.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, olive oil, sesame oil, ginger, five-spice powder and pepper. Pour over beans; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. Sprinkle with sesame seeds just before serving.

water, green beans, soy sauce, cider vinegar, olive oil, sesame oil, ground ginger, chinese fivespice, pepper, sesame seeds

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/marinated-green-beans/ (may not work)