16 Surprising Recipes You Can Make in a Microwave

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Cooking is awesome, and plenty of healthy recipes are super simple. But, there are days when you're too rushed to even roast a tray of chicken and veggies in the oven, or whip up a basic stir-fry. Whether you're short on time or you just don't have access to a full kitchen, there are actually plenty of healthy, real-food recipes that you can whip up in a microwave. Here are some breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack ideas.

This story originally appeared on Self.

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