Sometimes you just need something quick and easy. As long as you have a microwave (who doesn’t?), these meals are perfect for you. Busy week coming up? Midterms on the horizon? Plan to make one of these microwaveable recipes.
1. Couscous Greek Salad
Photo by Megan Prendergast
A food so nice they named it twice. Recipe here.
3. Veggie Fried Rice
Photo by Karina Shedrofsky
Using frozen veggies. Talk about zero effort. Here’s how.
4. Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce
Photo by Hannah Cather
When Spaghetti O’s just won’t cut it. Here’s how.
5. Customizable Pizza Bagel
Photo by Zoe Schneider
Feel free to throw on some meat, veggies, and extra cheese as needed. Recipe here.
8. Meat, Cheese & Veggie Omelette
Photo by Megan Prendergast
Protein with minimal effort. Make it like this.
13. Avocado Toast with a Microwaved Poached Egg
Photo by Phoebe Melnick
Basic, but filling. Here’s how.
14. Hot & Spicy Chili Ramen
Photo by Caitlin Wolper
For when you need some comfort food. Make it like this.
15. Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus with Goat Cheese & Shrimp
An entire, well-balanced meal in the microwave. Recipes here.