Szechuan Green Beans

6 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
2 quarter-size slices fresh ginger, peeled
2 scallions, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tsp. hot red-pepper flakes
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 pound green beans, tipped and tailed

Place garlic, ginger and scallions in the workbowl of a food processor.
Process until finely chopped. Remove to a 14" x 11" x 2" dish. Add oil
and pepper flakes. Cook, uncovered, at 100% 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.

Yield: 4 cups--serves 8 as a side dish