Food cooked in the microwave doesn’t have to be only comprised of ready-made meals and reheating leftovers. It can also be delicious top-quality meals cooked in a fraction of the time. Here are three of our favorite microwave meals that you can try today.
Scrambled Eggs
Delicious scrambled eggs can be prepared in just minutes using the microwave. Beat two or three eggs in a microwavable bowl, season, and then microwave for 45 seconds. Check how the eggs are doing, and then cook them at 30-second intervals until you are happy with the consistency. Remember to take them out before they look completely ready, as they will continue to cook.
Baked Potato
Fluffy baked potatoes can be made in the microwave in just 15 minutes. Pierce the skin all the way around and pop in the microwave on full power for 15-17 minutes, turning in the middle. If you want crispier skin, you can also oven bake for 10 minutes until the skin is crispy.
Rice
Rice is one of the most versatile base foods and can be prepared in the microwave in just 15 minutes. All you have to do is pour the rice into a microwaveable bowl, fill the bowl with water until the rice is submerged by one inch, and add a pinch of salt for flavor. Then, cook on full power for 10-12 minutes.
