Italian Green Beans

1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed
3 packets of chicken bouillon
2-3 cups hot water
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Freshly ground pepper

Place green beans in a microwave-safe casserole dish. Dissolve bouillon in 2 cups of hot water. Pour over beans. Add enough remaining water so that the beans are not quite covered by the liquid. Cover the casserole dish and microwave on high until beans are just tender, about 5-7 minutes, depending on the microwave and dish. Drain and discard liquid. Sprinkle hot green beans with parmesan cheese and freshly ground pepper

Microwave Cauliflower with Garlic and oil

1 head of cauliflower, cut up into flowerets
1 red pepper cut into ½ inch strips
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 Tbs. olive oil
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. crushed red pepper

In a casserole dish, combine cauliflower flowerets, red pepper strips, minced garlic, oil, crushed red pepper, and salt. Cook, covered on high for 6-10 minutes until tender, stir halfway through cooking. Serve

Microwave Spring Squash Sauté

¾ lb zucchini, sliced in ½ inch thick pieces
¾ lb yellow squash, sliced in ½ inch thick pieces
3 green onions, sliced
1 Tbs. margarine
½ tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

In a casserole dish, combine all ingredients and cook covered on high for 8-10 minutes. Serve

Microwave Thai Broccoli

1 medium bunch of broccoli cut up in flowerets
2 Tbs. soy sauce
1 Tbs. vegetable oil
1 tsp. grated lime peel
1 Tbs. Chopped cilantro
Sliced Radishes

Combine broccoli, soy sauce, vegetable oil and lime peel in a casserole dish. Cook, covered on High 7-10 minutes until tender; stir halfway through cooking. Stir in 1 Tbs. chopped cilantro. Sprinkle with sliced radishes. Serve.