Easy Microwave Szechuan Green Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb green beans, tipped and tailed
6 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
2 scallions, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

Preparation

Finely chop garlic, ginger and scallions together. Place in 14\" x 11\" x 2\" dish, cover with vegetable oil. Cook on high for 3 minutes.
Removed dish from microwave oven, stir in soy sauce and rice wine vinegar.
Add green beans, stirring to distribute sauce.
Cook, uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring 3-4 times during cooking.
Serve hot or cold. Can be made ahead and reheated for serving.