Think the microwave is only good for reheating a meal? But no, because this is a full-fledged kitchen appliance for the same full-fledged culinary experiments. You can start by trying these 15 simple and delicious recipes in the microwave!
1. Bulgur with lemon and spices
Use this simple recipe to make delicious, crumbly porridge in the microwave.
You will need: 200 g bulgur, half a lemon, 30 g butter, a clove of garlic, 400 ml water, spices and herbs.
Preparation: Put the washed bulgur in a mold, salt, put pieces of butter on top and pour boiling water over it. Cook bulgur in the microwave for 15 minutes at maximum power, but for now mix the spices, chop the garlic with herbs and rub the lemon zest. Add all this to bulgur, drizzle with lemon juice and let it brew a little.
2. Braised chicken in the microwave
Cooking chicken will take you no more than 20 minutes!
You will need: 1 kg of chicken, 3 onions, 150 g of cheese, spices, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Lay on a layer of onion rings, a layer of chicken, spices, and repeat this several times in a circle. Finish with a layer of onion, make a mayonnaise mesh, cover with grated cheese and microwave for 20 minutes.
3. Mackerel in the microwave
Another simple and delicious recipe for the microwave, only this time we cook fish!
You will need: 2 mackerels, 1 onion, half a lemon, 1 tbsp. soy sauce, 1 tbsp. mayonnaise, 1 egg, salt, 1 tsp each. seasonings for fish and mustard with horseradish.
Preparation: Wash, peel and chop the mackerel, put in a baking dish and put the coarsely chopped onion on top. Mix all the other ingredients in the marinade sauce, pour the fish, put it in the microwave for 6 minutes, and then just let it brew under the lid for another 10 minutes.
4. Cupcake in the microwave
Cupcakes in a mug have almost become classics and are overgrown with many variations of recipes.
You will need: 2 tbsp flour, 2 tbsp. milk, 1 tbsp. cocoa, sugar and butter, 1 egg, 1 tsp. baking powder, a pinch of salt.
Preparation: Beat the egg with sugar, add milk, melted butter and a pinch of salt to them. Lastly, add flour, cocoa and baking powder, pour the dough into oiled mugs until halfway through and bake in the microwave for 3-5 minutes at maximum power.
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5. Pork in sour cream
If you wish, you can add tomatoes to the recipe or replace the sour cream with yogurt.
You will need: 500 g pork, 6 tablespoons sour cream, 3 tbsp. tomato paste, 1 onion, 0.5 cups of water, spices.
Preparation: Slice the beaten pork into strips and mix with half rings of onion. Fill the meat with water and simmer in the microwave for 15 minutes under the lid. Add mixed sour cream with tomato paste and spices to the meat, stew for another 7 minutes in the microwave at maximum power.
6. Chicken thighs in tomato-orange sauce
Even such original dishes can be cooked simply and tasty in the microwave!
You will need: 800 g chicken thighs, 2 tomatoes, 1 orange, a clove of garlic, 1 tsp. starch, spices.
Preparation: Rinse the chicken thighs, roll them in spices on all sides and put them in a mold. Grind the tomatoes with a blender, add orange zest, juice, garlic and a little more spices to them. Pour the sauce over the chicken and microwave it for 25 minutes.
7. Cheesecakes in the microwave
Found for you another dessert recipe that is very easy to prepare using the microwave!
You will need: 3 shortbread cookies, 120 g of cottage cheese, 120 g of sour cream, 60 g of powdered sugar, 1 egg, 2 tbsp. orange juice.
Preparation: Break the cookies and place them on the bottom of the molds. Whisk in sour cream with cheese, egg and powdered sugar, and add orange juice at the end. Pour the mixture over the cookies and microwave the cheesecakes for 2 minutes until the first bubbles.
8. Cottage cheese casserole in the microwave
Lazy recipe for cottage cheese casserole for breakfast if you don't have time at all!
You will need: 220 g cottage cheese, 30 g oatmeal, 1 egg, 1 tbsp. honey, cinnamon and dried fruits.
Preparation: Mix all the ingredients in a bowl, add nuts or dried fruit to taste. Place in a suitable container and microwave for 5 minutes.
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9. Potatoes with sausage and cheese
A very quick recipe in the microwave for everyday dinner!
You will need: 5 potatoes, 100 g of sausage, 50 g of hard cheese, 1 tsp each. salt, hops-suneli, 2 tbsp. vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Peel the potatoes, make cuts and rub each potato with the spices and oil. Insert thin slices of sausage (or ham) into the cuts, wrap it in a sleeve and make a couple of small holes in it. Bake for 10 minutes on high power and sprinkle with cheese immediately while hot.
10. Mannik in the microwave
A fragrant and delicate semolina dessert can also be prepared in the microwave according to such a simple recipe.
You will need: 0.5 cups semolina, 0.5 cups each of flour, sugar and kefir, 1 egg, 70 g butter. 1 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Pour the semolina with kefir for 20 minutes, then add sugar, egg, butter to it and knead the dough. Finally, add the sifted flour and baking powder, stir and microwave for about 8 minutes.
11. Omelet with vegetables
A quick and tasty breakfast recipe for the whole family!
You will need: 1 eggplant, 1 bell pepper, 2 tomatoes, a couple of cauliflower inflorescences, 2 cloves of garlic, a couple of mushrooms, 50 g butter, 3 eggs, 50 g cheese, spices.
Preparation: Wash and chop all vegetables, lightly fry until half cooked and transfer to molds. Pour in eggs, beaten with grated cheese, garlic and spices. Microwave for another 10 minutes.
12. Stuffed champignons
If you want, you can add some types of cheese or some other vegetables!
You will need: 12 large mushrooms, 50 g of cheese, 6 tsp. mayonnaise, spices.
Preparation: Wash the mushrooms, gently tear off the leg, salt the caps inside and add a little sour cream or mayonnaise. Top with finely chopped mushroom legs with cheese and spices. Microwave the mushrooms for 8 minutes at maximum power.
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13. Pork in the microwave
Even such a complex dish can be quickly cooked in the microwave!
You will need: 1 kg pork tenderloin, 3 cloves of garlic, 2 tsp. raisins, 0.5 cups bay leaves, 2 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. pepper, 50 ml of vegetable oil, 400 ml of water.
Preparation: Wash the pork, make deep cuts and put chopped garlic and raisins in them. Rub the meat with spices and leave for an hour, and then lightly fry it in a skillet until golden brown. Cover the bottom of the mold with bay leaves, put the meat, pour in boiling water and put the boiled pork in the microwave for 25 minutes at maximum power.
14. Meringue in the microwave
Delicious and airy dessert that takes no longer than 5 minutes to cook - catch the recipe!
You will need: 1 protein, 150 g sugar, chocolate chips.
Preparation: Whisk the protein and sugar until stiff, form into balls and place in paper muffin tins. Bake the meringue in the microwave for 2 minutes until it grows in size, and immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips.
15. Baked zucchini
A simple and delicious recipe for all zucchini or eggplant lovers!
You will need: 1 zucchini, 100 g mayonnaise, garlic, salt and pepper.
Preparation: Peel the zucchini and cut into slices, sprinkle with spices and brush with mayonnaise and garlic. Microwave the vegetables for 5 minutes. Ready!