21 Delicious Recipes to Cook in the Microwave

Although it has no crust or color, this loaf of bread is light and airy, with surprisingly great texture reminiscent of Chinese steamed buns. Equally amazing — it takes only about 4 minutes to bake.

The quickest and easiest way to make your own potato chips at home? The microwave. With just 3 ingredients and Valerie's easy-to-follow recipe you can have a bowl of your own in a matter of minutes.

The microwave is the perfect tool when you need a quick, no-fuss breakfast. You can mix up a cheesy, puffy egg bake (loaded with your favorite meat and veggies) in almost no time. And, because you cook the eggs right in the mug you eat them from, you’ll have one less pan to clean up after your meal.

This impressive side dish cooks in a fraction of the time it would take to roast beets in the oven. We use the beet greens, but if you purchase beets without tops, you can substitute 2 cups of other greens such as Swiss chard or kale.

What could be better than a warm chocolate cake for one that’s ready in just 15 minutes? With only a handful of baking staples, a microwave-safe mug and this simple recipe you’ll be indulging in chocolatey goodness in no time. And, because this recipe doesn’t call for eggs, you can feel free to treat yourself to a softer, gooier cake if you prefer.

This quick and flavorful vegetable side dish comes together in a flash. Vitamin-rich baby bok choy is steamed with garlic and ginger in the microwave and is drizzled with a quick miso sauce. Serve a piece of steamed or pan-roasted flaky white cod or salmon with the bok choy for a healthful and complete dinner.

Skip the just-add-water packets! This hearty breakfast dish is packed with cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber. Leaving the apple skin on contributes even more fiber. Most of the fat is a healthy monounsaturated fat from the nuts.

If traditional fudge recipes (and the idea of using a candy thermometer) feel intimidating, this no-fuss recipe is for you. Simply microwave chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk for 5 minutes before stirring in vanilla extract and chopped nuts. Trust us, the hardest part of making this sweet treat is waiting for it to cool in the refrigerator so that you can eat it!

This simple carrot side dish gets a dose of sweetness from a dash of brown sugar and unrefined coconut oil (unrefined is key, as it has not been whitened or deodorized, so it keeps its mellow coconut flavor in recipes). It's a great addition to any quick, weeknight meal.

Who knew you could make a pan of fudgy, irresistibly chocolatey brownies from scratch in less than 20 minutes? With the help of the microwave, this beloved treat comes together in a flash.