All of us would like to make our kids a five course, healthy-as-can-be meal every time, but that’s just not possible. When you’re strapped for time — given the pace of life today, this could be quite often! — the microwave can be the perfect tool. Too often microwaves are relegated to reheating leftovers, but there’s so much more to them than that. You can invest in microwaves from Tesco or elsewhere and use this practical cooking technology to whip up simple meals. Here are some recipes to get you started.
Breakfast
Scrambled eggs
Eggs are a part of a healthy diet, and scrambled eggs don’t come easier than this recipe. Crack some eggs into a bowl, scramble with a fork, and then microwave it for 30 second intervals, stirring at each interval. Voila, you’ve got scrambled eggs. Afterwards, add any veggies you see fit.
Bacon
While it may not be entirely healthy, bacon certainly is delicious. Cooking bacon in a microwave is as simple as putting a few pieces in between napkins and pressing start. For crispier bacon, heat the bacon on top of an overturned bowl. This way the fat drips off of the bacon and you get a crispy, healthier slice. Each slice of bacon takes about a minute in the microwave.
Vegetables
For a quick way to add vegetables to any meal, just steam them in the microwave! All you need is a microwave safe bowl with a cover. Plus, this way of cooking actually helps the veggies retain their nutrients, due to the shortened cooking time.
Corn on the Cob
This could be the most straightforward dish you’ll ever make in the microwave out of them all. Put an ear of corn in the microwave with its husks on. There’s no need to strip it or even put it on a plate, and just heat it up for 4 minutes. That’s it!
Chicken Fajitas
This is a staple at Mexican restaurants worldwide, and you can make it with only your microwave! Simply cut up some peppers and onions, add some cut up chicken, and mix them all together. Season with whatever spices you like, and then throw it in the microwave for 10 minutes. It’s as quick and as easy as all that.
As you can see, whether you’re using a microwave out of convenience or necessity, it’s simple to cook healthy meals using this versatile object. Just don’t forget the vegetables.
When my schedule is really hectic, cooking a full meal in the morning is just impossible. So I use microwave to save time.
Uy! This tips are awesome! I never thought I could cook scrambled eggs and bacon using the microwave! 🙂
This is great also for when I’m in the office. Quick freshly cooked meal since microwave is all we’ve got.
I’ve tried cooking scrambled egg in the microwave. Really helpful for when you need a quick breakfast.
We try not to use our microwave too much because it apparently it’s not energy-saving. Hehehe. But you’re right, there are days when I wake up late in the morning and I have to cook meals fast. The microwave will be very helpful on those days.
more uses for my barely used microwave! thanks for sharing! 🙂
Patty!!! This is awesome! Thank you for this. Should be very helpful for a rookie cook like me! 🙂 Lalo na yung chicken fajitas!
Haha! There are days kasi when you really just need instant food. :p
Awesome list! Scramble egg is my favorite it takes only 5 minutes to make. And I am an expert of it lol
I love cooking from the microwave but my husband and inlaws prefers it the old fashioned way OLD School sila.
Haha naka-caps pa talaga ang OLD!
This can really give you a meal in a hurry. I love egg and bacon meals.
I love scrambled eggs and bacon, too. I love that cooking eggs in the microwave doesn’t require oil.
I haven’t tried cooking corn in the microwwave before. Mai-try nga..hehehe
You know, until today, I didn’t know any other use for the microwave except to heat up meals. Now I know I can have my corn, too! Haha!
I love boiling and steaming stuff in the microwave hehehe. It’s faster kasi eh!
sayang, got rid of our microwave when we moved two years ago. our house then couldn’t fit too many stuff. but now, it might be time to get a new one. 🙂
Personally, I do not use microwave when cooking because of its unhealthy radiation to the food. Well, if you are an on-the-go type of person then this will really help.
I often try to cook and heat food the traditional way coz I actually think it tastes better. But there are days when my microwave is really my saving grace, especially when it comes to early breakfasts and lunch box packing on school days.