🍲 Microwave recipes

Recipes you can make start to finish in the microwave, no hob or oven needed: ideal for a small kitchen, the office or evenings when you don't fancy washing up more than a bowl. Most are ready in under 10 minutes.

microwave recipes

13 min

average time per dish

447

average kcal per serving

24 g

average protein per serving

Microwave recipes

Dish	Time	Kcal	Protein
🥚 3-Minute Microwave Omelette	5 min	454	32 g
🌯 Black Bean Burritos	20 min	520	18 g
🥬 Bubble and Squeak with a Fried Egg	28 min	510	17 g
🥔 Chicken and Mushroom Stuffed Potatoes	30 min	673	57 g
🥣 Creamy Banana Peanut Butter Porridge	6 min	446	16 g
🍳 Creamy Microwave Scrambled Eggs	5 min	206	10 g
🫕 Frozen Lasagna with Green Salad	12 min	625	27 g
🌾 Instant Porridge with Walnuts and Cinnamon	3 min	412	14 g
🥔 Jacket Potato with Beans and Cheddar	28 min	655	27 g
🍱 Japanese-Style Edamame and Rice Bowl	30 min	811	49 g
🫘 Kidney Beans with Tomato and Sweetcorn	9 min	447	20 g
🍋 Lemon Mug Cake	5 min	653	12 g

Can you really cook a full meal in the microwave?

Yes. These recipes are made entirely in the microwave, from eggs and steamed vegetables to rice dishes and saucy meals, using microwave-safe dishes and adjusting times to your wattage.

Is it free?

Yes. Building your meal plan and shopping list is free and you don't need a card. You'll need a free account (Google or email) to generate a plan, which also keeps your weeks saved.

Can I add these recipes to my weekly meal plan?

Yes. They're part of the same recipe collection CestaChef uses in the UK to build your plan: the app chooses from them based on your supermarket, your budget, your allergies and the appliances you have.

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