Karen'S Garden Microwave Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. green, yellow wax or purple beans
3 medium carrots
1 c. couscous
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Monterey or Mozzarella cheese
3 medium ears corn
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. milk
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Clean beans; bias-cut into 1-inch pieces.
Thinly bias-slice carrots.
Cut corn from cobs.
In large (1 1/2-quart) microwave-safe casserole dish, combine beans and water.
Cook on High for 4 minutes (6 minutes in low wattage oven).
Stir once. Add carrots and corn; cook, covered, on High 5 minutes more (7 minutes for low wattage oven).
Stir once.
Stir in 3/4 cup cheese, couscous, milk, salt and pepper.
Cook, covered, on High for 3 to 4 minutes (4 to 5 minutes on low wattage oven), or until heated through and all vegetables are crisp and tender, stirring once.
Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top.
Makes 6 servings.