Szechuan Green Beans

Ingredients:

6 Garlic cloves, peeled
2 Quarter-sized slices ginger
2 Scallions, cut in 2" lengths
1 tb Vegetable oil
1 ts Hot red-pepper flakes
1 tb Soy sauce
1 tb Rice wine vinegar
1 lb Green beans, tipped/tailed

Method:

Peel garlic and ginger.
Smash garlic.
Trim scallions and cut into 2" lengths (don't be fancy, the next step is a food processor).
Place garlic, ginger, and scallions into a food processor and process until finely chopped.
Remove to a 14x11x2" dish.
Add oil and pepper flakes.
Cook in microwave, uncovered, at 100% for 3 minutes.
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.
Notes: This recipe takes only a tablespoon of oil for a pound of green beans.
I have used half that with good success.
These are good cold for picnics or between meal snacks.