Marinated Green Beans

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

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. 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.

Yield: 6 servings.