Szechuan Green Beans

Szechuan Green Beans

Ingredients

6 garlic cloves, peeled

2 quarter-sized slices ginger

2 scallions, cut into 2” lengths

1 T vegetable oil

1 t crushed red pepper

1 T soy sauce

1 T rice wine vinegar

1 lb green beans, trimmed

Instructions

Process garlic, ginger, and scallions in a food processor until finely chopped.  Remove to a 14/11” dish.  Add oil and pepper flakes.  Cook in microwave, uncovered, at 100% for 1 minute.

Remove from microwave and stir in remaining ingredients, tossing gently to coat green beans.  Cook, uncovered, at 100% for 10-15 minutes, stirring 4-5 times. 

Serve hot or cold.