Would you like a crunchy treat, a light side dish, or perhaps a sweet dessert, there in front of you in the blink of an eye, without having to spend more than 10 minutes on preparation and cooking? You don’t need a magic wand, just a microwave and a few steps. Yes, your dear little microwave oven, so often relegated to the role of dish warmer, can provide a lot of satisfaction in the kitchen in just a few minutes. We’ve chosen 5 quick dishes you can make in the microwave: from eggs to desserts, to really satisfy everyone.
Poached egg
Take a microwaveable bowl and fill it with boiling water. To allow the egg white to solidify, add a drop of white vinegar to the water. Break the egg into the bowl and prick the yolk. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put it in the microwave for 30 seconds. Gently stir and put it back in the microwave for another 30 seconds. Toast two slices of bread. Serve the poached egg on toast with salt, pepper and chives.
Crispy cheese sticks
Of all the dishes that are quick to make in the microwave, don’t miss out on cheese sticks. Beat an egg and add a pinch of salt. Cut your favorite cheese into sticks. Dip them in the egg first, and then in the breadcrumbs. Put the pieces of cheese in a microwaveable tray and cook for 1 minute using the combi function. Serve the cheese sticks with taralli or breadsticks to go with your pre-dinner drinks.
Light mashed potatoes with cumin
Take 1 pound 8 ounces of potatoes and dice them. Put them in a microwavable tray with half a cup of vegetable stock and 1 teaspoon of powdered cumin. Cover and cook on maximum power for 8 minutes. Put everything in a mixer, add 2 tablespoons of butter, salt and pepper and blend together. Serve hot, if possible.
Apples with honey
Among the quick dishes you can make in the microwave, there are also desserts like apples with honey. Place 4 cored apples in the same number of microwavable containers. Pour a generous tablespoonful of honey on each one, cover and cook for 6 minutes at 800W. A fruit to be enjoyed as a dessert.
Honey and oat muffins
Beat 2 eggs with extra virgin olive oil and 3 tablespoons of milk in a bowl. Add 1/4 cup of cane sugar, 2 tablespoons of oats, 1 1/3 cups of flour and a pinch of baking soda to make it rise. Stir it all together. Grate 2 apples and add them to the mixture. Pour into 4 decorated microwavable cups. Cook for 1 minute. If serving the muffins in the cups, decorate with pieces of apple.