I microwave raw seasoned seafood all the time. It cooks nicely. It’s quick. Cleanup is as easy as opening the dishwasher. Just a few days ago I diced some sea scallops, seasoned and miked them. They were done in about 45 seconds. In another dish, I miked some leftover whole-wheat couscous. I dumped the scallops and their cooking juices into the hot couscous, mixed it up with some harissa, olive oil, chopped parsley (I keep in a plastic bag in the freezer) and a shpritz of a lemon wedge. Voila! It was delish and took 2 minutes to cook.

Do you cook the beans in the soaking liquid or discard the soaking liquid and start with fresh water for cooking?