Pickled Green Beans

Instructions

1. 1

   In a wide-mouth 2-cup (500 ml) glass jar, place the beans, chili pepper, garlic and herbs. Set aside.

2. 2

   In a small pot, bring the water, vinegar, sugar and salt to a boil. Simmer over low heat for 3 minutes or until the sugar and salt have dissolved.

3. 3

   Cover the beans with the boiling liquid, leaving a 1/2-inch (1 cm) of space at the top of the jar. Let cool. Seal the jar and refrigerate. Let marinate for 24 hours. The beans will keep for 1 month in the refrigerator.