Easy Microwave Szechuan Green Beans

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

Directions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   Removed dish from microwave oven, stir in soy sauce and rice wine vinegar.

3. 3

   Add green beans, stirring to distribute sauce.

4. 4

   Cook, uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring 3-4 times during cooking.

5. 5

   Serve hot or cold. Can be made ahead and reheated for serving.