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
![Couscous Greek Salad](http://ak-hdl.buzzfed.com/static/2015-08/4/11/enhanced/webdr08/enhanced-buzz-2295-1438702706-12.jpg)
Photo by Megan Prendergast
A food so nice they named it twice. Recipe here.
3. Veggie Fried Rice
![Veggie Fried Rice](http://ak-hdl.buzzfed.com/static/2015-08/4/13/enhanced/webdr14/enhanced-31343-1438710107-16.jpg)
Photo by Karina Shedrofsky
Using frozen veggies. Talk about zero effort. Here’s how.
4. Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce
![Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce](http://ak-hdl.buzzfed.com/static/2015-08/4/11/enhanced/webdr13/enhanced-3024-1438701783-2.jpg)
Photo by Hannah Cather
When Spaghetti O’s just won’t cut it. Here’s how.
5. Customizable Pizza Bagel
![Customizable Pizza Bagel](http://ak-hdl.buzzfed.com/static/2015-08/4/11/enhanced/webdr05/enhanced-25627-1438701940-5.jpg)
Photo by Zoe Schneider
Feel free to throw on some meat, veggies, and extra cheese as needed. Recipe here.
13. Avocado Toast with a Microwaved Poached Egg
![Avocado Toast with a Microwaved Poached Egg](http://ak-hdl.buzzfed.com/static/2015-08/4/13/enhanced/webdr05/enhanced-13593-1438709444-5.jpg)
Photo by Phoebe Melnick
Basic, but filling. Here’s how.
14. Hot & Spicy Chili Ramen
![Hot & Spicy Chili Ramen](http://ak-hdl.buzzfed.com/static/2015-08/4/13/enhanced/webdr03/enhanced-2273-1438709508-5.jpg)
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.