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Microwave Recipes

A smaller list, but a useful one — recipes you can finish with a microwave doing some or all of the cooking. Handy for dorm kitchens, small spaces, or the nights you want dinner done in minutes.

Showing 33 of 33 microwave recipes

Chicken Enchiladas Verdes — Tex Mex recipe Tex Mex Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Chicken Enchiladas Verdes

Shredded chicken rolled into corn tortillas and smothered in tangy roasted tomatillo-green chile sauce and melted cheese.

50 min Serves 6
Dairy
Beef Enchiladas with Red Sauce — Tex Mex recipe Tex Mex Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Beef Enchiladas with Red Sauce

A comforting Tex-Mex classic consisting of corn tortillas rolled tightly around seasoned ground beef, smothered in a rich, earthy red chile sauce, and baked with melted cheese.

20 min Serves 3 Kid-friendly
Dairy
Keto Pizza with Cauliflower Crust — Keto recipe Keto Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Keto Pizza with Cauliflower Crust

Enjoy pizza night guilt-free with a crispy, cheese-bound cauliflower crust topped with your favorite keto ingredients.

45 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Twice-Baked Potatoes (Microwave) — Vegetables & Sides recipe Vegetables & Sides Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Twice-Baked Potatoes (Microwave)

Creamy, bacon-and-green-onion stuffed potato halves made quick in the microwave.

45 min Serves 4
Dairy
Strawberry 'n Oat Bars — Desserts recipe Desserts Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Strawberry 'n Oat Bars

Buttery oat crumble bars layered with sweet strawberry preserves and a chocolate drizzle.

25 min Serves 24 Kid-friendly
Wheat Tree nut
Oatmeal Squares — Desserts recipe Desserts Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Oatmeal Squares

Rolled oats bound with melted margarine, brown sugar, and vanilla and baked into chewy dessert bars.

30 min Serves 25 Kid-friendly
No listed common allergens
Stuffed Green Bell Peppers — Vegetables & Sides recipe Vegetables & Sides Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Stuffed Green Bell Peppers

Tender green bell peppers stuffed with seasoned beef and rice in a savory tomato sauce.

35 min Serves 4
Egg Dairy
Creamy Pumpkin Soup — Vegetables & Sides recipe Vegetables & Sides Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Creamy Pumpkin Soup

A quick, lightly spiced pumpkin soup with warm cinnamon and ginger, made in minutes in the microwave.

15 min Serves 4
Dairy
Sweet Potato Tacos — Vegan recipe Vegan Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Sweet Potato Tacos

Tasty tacos filled with roasted sweet potatoes and black beans.

70 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
No listed common allergens
Keto Mug Cake — Keto recipe Keto Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Keto Mug Cake

A warm, single-serving chocolate cake made with almond flour that bakes in the microwave in under two minutes for an instant low-carb treat.

5 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Tree nut
Egg Muffin Cups — Meal Prep recipe Meal Prep Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Egg Muffin Cups

Fluffy baked mini frittatas loaded with veggies and cheese that reheat in seconds for a protein-packed morning.

30 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy
Turkey and Cranberry Sandwich — Sandwiches recipe Sandwiches Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Turkey and Cranberry Sandwich

Thick-sliced roast turkey layered with tart cranberry sauce, cream cheese, leftover stuffing, and baby spinach between whole wheat bread, a post-holiday classic.

10 min Serves 1 Kid-friendly
Dairy Wheat
Freezer Breakfast Burritos — Meal Prep recipe Meal Prep Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Freezer Breakfast Burritos

Hearty handheld burritos stuffed with scrambled eggs, sausage, and potatoes that freeze and reheat for busy mornings.

45 min Serves 3 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Burritos — Mexican recipe Mexican Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Burritos

A large flour tortilla wrapped around a filling of meat, beans, cheese, and rice.

45 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Dairy Wheat
Breakfast Burrito — Breakfast recipe Breakfast Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Breakfast Burrito

A warm flour tortilla stuffed with fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy potatoes, sausage, and melty cheese, then griddled until golden and sealed.

25 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Chicken Caesar Wrap — Sandwiches recipe Sandwiches Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Chicken Caesar Wrap

All the flavors of a classic Caesar salad wrapped in a flour tortilla.

15 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Dairy Wheat Fish +1
Chocolate Lava Cake — Desserts recipe Desserts Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Chocolate Lava Cake

Individual dark chocolate cakes with set edges and a molten, gushing center that flows out the moment your fork breaks through.

25 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Canned Beef Stew Over Rice — Pantry & Instant recipe Pantry & Instant Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Canned Beef Stew Over Rice

Rich, slow-cooked beef and vegetable stew ladled generously over fluffy white rice — a warming, effortless dinner that stretches further than the can suggests.

10 min Serves 4
No listed common allergens
Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies — Meal Prep recipe Meal Prep Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Sheet Pan Sausage and Veggies

A one-pan roast of smoked sausage and colorful vegetables that caramelize together for an effortless make-ahead dinner.

40 min Serves 3
No listed common allergens
Breakfast Tacos — Tex Mex recipe Tex Mex Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Breakfast Tacos

A Texas morning tradition: scrambled eggs, crispy potatoes, cheese, and salsa folded into warm flour tortillas.

20 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Beef Chow Fun — Chinese recipe Chinese Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Beef Chow Fun

A Cantonese dish made with stir-fried beef, wide rice noodles, and bean sprouts.

30 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Soy Wheat
Boo Bark — Desserts recipe Desserts Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Boo Bark

White and dark chocolate swirled bark studded with candy eyes, pretzels, and Halloween sprinkles — a quick no-bake treat for a party platter.

20 min Serves 12 Kid-friendly
Wheat Dairy
Mochi — Japanese recipe Japanese Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Mochi

Chewy Japanese rice cakes made from sweet rice flour and sugar, cooked and dusted with potato starch to keep them from sticking.

20 min Serves 8
No listed common allergens
Taho — Filipino recipe Filipino Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Taho

A warm, comforting snack made of fresh silken tofu, sago pearls, and brown sugar syrup.

30 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Soy
Fudge Brownies — Bakery recipe Bakery Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Fudge Brownies

Satisfy your ultimate chocolate cravings with these incredibly rich and intensely fudgy brownies, boasting a satisfyingly chewy center and a picture-perfect crinkly top.

45 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy Wheat
Flautas (Taquitos) — Mexican recipe Mexican Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Flautas (Taquitos)

Corn tortillas rolled around a filling and deep-fried until crisp.

45 min Serves 4
Dairy Wheat
Baked Oatmeal — Meal Prep recipe Meal Prep Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Baked Oatmeal

A warm, cake-like oatmeal casserole baked with banana and cinnamon that slices into portable squares for the week.

45 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Egg Dairy
Linda's Tuna Burritos — Lunch & Snacks recipe Lunch & Snacks Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Linda's Tuna Burritos

Quick, no-cook tuna burritos rolled up with cheddar, olives, and crisp lettuce and tomato.

20 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Egg Fish Dairy +2
Canned Peach Cobbler Mug Cake — Pantry & Instant recipe Pantry & Instant Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Canned Peach Cobbler Mug Cake

Juicy canned peaches topped with a buttery, cinnamon-spiced cake that bakes in the microwave in two minutes — warm, sweet, and perfect for one.

5 min Serves 8 Kid-friendly
Dairy
Sticky Teriyaki Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry — Meal Prep recipe Meal Prep Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Sticky Teriyaki Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

A healthier, meal-prep-friendly alternative to takeout featuring tender beef strips and crisp broccoli in a savory-sweet glaze.

25 min Serves 3
Sesame
Alfredo Sauce — Sauces & Dressings recipe Sauces & Dressings Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Alfredo Sauce

A simple, authentic Alfredo sauce of butter, cream, and Parmesan to toss with warm pasta.

15 min Serves 4 Kid-friendly
Dairy
Classic Caramel Apples — Desserts recipe Desserts Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Classic Caramel Apples

Crisp apples dipped in glossy homemade caramel and rolled in chopped nuts or sprinkles — a Halloween-party classic on a stick.

25 min Serves 6 Kid-friendly
Dairy Peanut
Fruit Tart — Bakery recipe Bakery Lens Verified Images are for illustrative purposes only, may be inaccurate, and do not guarantee the presence or absence of specific ingredients.

Fruit Tart

Sweet pastry filled with vanilla custard and topped with fresh fruit.

65 min Serves 8
Egg Dairy Wheat
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