Instructions: Wash beans; trim ends, and remove strings. Place beans into a large saucepan of boiling water; cook 5 minutes. Drain and plunge beans into ice water; drain again. Place beans in a large, shallow, nonmetal dish; set aside.

Combine 2 cups water and remaining ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Pour mixture over beans; cover and marinate in refrigerator 8 hours, stirring occasionally. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week, stirring occasionally.

Yield: 8 1-cup servings

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