Szechuan Green Beans(Microwave Recipe) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
2 slices fresh ginger (quarter size)
1 small onion, roughly chopped
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 to 1 tsp. hot red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp. soy sauce (preferably tamari soy sauce)
1 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar
1 lb. green beans, tipped and tailed (leave whole)

Preparation

Place garlic, ginger and onions in the work bowl of a food processor; process until finely chopped.
Remove to a large, fairly shallow, baking dish.
Add oil and pepper flakes. Microwave, uncovered, at 100% power for 3 minutes.
Remove from oven; stir in remaining ingredients.
Cook, uncovered, at 100% for 15 minutes, stirring 4 to 5 times.
Remove from oven; stir and serve hot or cold.