Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 bowls (or 2 sandwiches) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 8 to 10 minutes Total Time: 18 to 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup cooked white rice (about 185 g), hot, or 2 hoagie/sub rolls (6-inch) 10 oz (285 g) very thin-sliced beef (shaved steak/ribeye) 1 small yellow onion, […]
Microwave Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Bowl With Pineapple Over Rice
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 bowls Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (hot) 12 oz cooked crispy chicken bites (breaded nuggets/bites) 1 cup pineapple chunks (drained; reserve 3 Tbsp juice) 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) For […]
Microwave Spinach Artichoke Cheesy Chicken Bake
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings Prep Time: 8 minutes Cook Time: 6 minutes Total Time: 14 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz / 170 g each) 1 cup (30 g) packed frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed very dry 1/2 cup (120 g) canned artichoke hearts, drained […]
Microwave Broccoli Cheddar Soup Bowl with Creamy Cheddar
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 large soup bowl (about 2 1/2 cups) or 2 small bowls Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 8–10 minutes Total Time: 13–15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (180 g) broccoli florets, chopped small (fresh or frozen) 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1/4 tsp garlic […]
Microwave Elote-Style Corn on the Cob with Cotija and Lime
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (4 ears of corn) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 6 minutes Total Time: 16 minutes Quick Ingredients 4 ears corn, husked 2 tbsp water 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole) 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1/2 lime), plus lime wedges for […]
Microwave Korean-Inspired Beef Bowl With Rice and Veggies
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 6 minutes Total Time: 21 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 cups cooked white rice, hot (or 2 microwave rice pouches, 8.8 oz / 250 g each) 1 lb (454 g) cooked ground beef, drained of excess fat 1/4 cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy […]
Microwave Mediterranean Lentil Bowl With Feta and Tahini Drizzle
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 hearty bowls Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes Total Time: 18 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can lentils, drained and rinsed (about 1 1/2 cups) 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 small garlic cloves, finely grated or minced, divided 1/2 tsp ground […]
Microwave Carne Asada Burrito Bowl With Lime and Salsa
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 burrito bowls Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 18 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups cooked rice (warm) 1 cup cooked sliced steak 2 tbsp salsa (plus more for serving) 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1/2 lime), plus lime wedges 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1 […]
Microwave Carrot Cake Mug Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 mug cake (1 generous serving) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 1 minute 15 seconds Total Time: 7 minutes (includes 1–2 minutes resting) Quick Ingredients 4 tbsp (32 g) all-purpose flour 2 tbsp (25 g) packed light brown sugar 1 tbsp (12 g) granulated sugar 1/4 tsp baking powder […]
Microwave Queso Black Bean Nacho Bowl with Jalapeños and Chips
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 meal-size bowls Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 7 minutes Total Time: 12 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed 3/4 cup thick salsa 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp fine salt 1/2 cup prepared queso dip (store-bought queso blanco […]









