Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 9 minutes Total Time: 19 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) green beans, trimmed 2 tbsp water (for steaming beans) 1 1/2 lb (680 g) cooked chicken pieces (rotisserie or leftovers), bite-size 4 tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, […]
Microwave Steamed Frozen Dumplings With Soy-Vinegar Chili Sauce
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings (about 12 dumplings; appetizer-style) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 6 minutes Total Time: 11 minutes Quick Ingredients 12 frozen dumplings (gyoza/potstickers), about 300 g 3 tbsp water 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tsp chili crisp or chili oil (use 2 tsp for spicier) […]
Microwave Spinach Feta Egg White Bites
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 6 egg-white bites (about 3 servings of 2 bites each) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 3 to 5 minutes Total Time: 14 to 16 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 cup (240 mL) liquid egg whites (or 6 large whole eggs) 1 cup (30 g) baby spinach, finely chopped 1/3 cup […]
Microwave Chicken Alfredo Pasta With Peas
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 16 minutes Total Time: 26 minutes Quick Ingredients 8 oz (225 g) dry penne (or rotini/farfalle) 3 cups (720 ml) water 1/2 tsp kosher salt 2 tbsp unsalted butter 2 oz (55 g) cream cheese, cubed 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk […]
Microwave Sesame-Ginger Salmon Rice Bowl With Sriracha Mayo
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 bowls Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups cooked white rice (about 360 g), hot (leftover or microwave-ready) 8 oz (225 g) cooked salmon, skin removed 1 1/2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 1 tsp toasted sesame oil 1 tsp fresh […]
Microwave Cinnamon-Maple Pears With Nuts And Yogurt
Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 2 servings (1 pear per serving) Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 4 to 6 minutes (microwave) Total Time: 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 ripe pears (about 7 oz / 200 g each) 1 tbsp (14 g) unsalted butter 2 tbsp (30 ml) pure maple syrup 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]









