Marinated Italian Beans

Ingredients

• 1 12 lb fresh green beans
• 34 c water
• 16 oz Italian salad dressing
• 12 c lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp tarragon vinegar
• 12 tsp dry whole basil
• 14 tsp pepper
• 18 tsp dry whole oregano
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• 1 2 oz jar pimento
• lemon slices garnish

Directions

1. Wash beans trim ends and string
2. Place beans in a 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish
3. Add water
4. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap and microwave at High for 12 to 14 minutes or until crisp-tender stirring after 6 minutes
5. Let stand covered 2 minutes
6. Drain
7. Combine dressing and remaining ingredients in a small bowl
8. Stir well
9. Pour mixture over beans cover and refrigerate 6 to 8 hours
10. Serves 6