Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 bowls Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups cooked basmati rice (or microwavable rice) 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (about 10 oz / 280 g) 1 tbsp olive oil + 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp ground cumin + 1 […]
Microwave Stuffed Pepper Bowl With Ground Beef, Rice, and Cheese
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 large bell pepper (about 8 oz / 225 g), diced (about 1 1/2 cups) 8 oz (225 g) lean ground beef or ground turkey 1/2 cup (120 ml) tomato sauce 1 1/2 cups […]
Microwave Caramel Banana Mug Bread with Cinnamon and Vanilla
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 1 large mug bread (1 serving) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 1 minute 30 seconds (plus 1 minute rest) Total Time: 7 minutes 30 seconds Quick Ingredients 1 medium ripe banana, mashed (about 1/2 cup / 120 g) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (14 g) 1 tablespoon milk (15 […]
Microwave Pesto Chicken Caprese Bowl With Balsamic Glaze
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 bowls Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 4 minutes Total Time: 14 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups cooked rice or cooked pasta (about 1 cup per bowl) 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded (about 10 oz) 1/4 cup basil pesto 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 4 oz mozzarella […]
Microwave Broccoli Beef Rice Bowl With Soy Garlic Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 18 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (or any cooked white rice) 2 cups broccoli florets 2 tablespoons water (for steaming broccoli) 6 ounces cooked beef, thinly sliced (steak or roast beef) 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy […]
Microwave Cinnamon Sugar Churro Bites with Chocolate Drizzle
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 2 cups bite-size pieces) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 3 minutes Total Time: 13 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 small (6-inch) flour tortillas, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 3 tbsp […]
Microwave Shakshuka-Inspired Eggs with Feta and Parsley
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings (2 eggs each) or 1 hearty serving Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 6 to 9 minutes Total Time: 11 to 14 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/2 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup) 1 small garlic clove, finely grated or minced 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 […]
Microwave Salsa Verde Chicken Bowl With Rice and Black Beans
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes Total Time: 18 minutes Quick Ingredients 3 cups (about 1 lb) cooked shredded chicken 1 cup salsa verde 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (plus 1 lime cut into wedges for serving) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus […]
Microwave Creamy Mushroom Rice Bowl With Parmesan and Butter
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings (2 bowls) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 oz (170 g) cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 small shallot, finely chopped (about 2 tbsp) 1 small garlic clove, finely minced 1 tbsp olive oil 1 cup (185 g) quick-cook white rice […]
Microwave Cajun Jambalaya Rice Bowl With Sausage and Shrimp
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings (large bowls) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 6–8 minutes Total Time: 16–18 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups cooked rice (about 1 cup per bowl) 6 oz smoked sausage or andouille, sliced into 1/4-inch coins 6–8 oz cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined (optional) 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (canned […]









