INGREDIENTS: Naan Bread (I used whole wheat store bought!) Hummus – my favorite is supremely spicy but you can use any type! Mixed lentils and chickpea blend- You can buy these in the frozen section or make your own Salt, pepper, seasoning of your choice OPTIONAL ADDITIONS: goat cheese, avocado, balsamic glaze, olive oil, hotContinue reading “Lentil and Hummus Naan Flatbread”
Category Archives: Microwave Meals
BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potato
INGREDIENTS: 1 Sweet Potato Shredded chicken (about a handful) Shredded cheese (also about a handful) BBQ sauce – I used Sweet Baby Ray’s Spicy Cilantro Optional additions: black beans, jalapeños, cauliflower, avocado DIRECTIONS: Poke a bunch of holes in the potato; put on a plate and microwave for 4-5 minutes on each side. If itContinue reading “BBQ Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potato”
Broccoli Cheddar Bacon Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese
INGREDIENTS: 1 Spaghetti Squash 1 cup of cooked broccoli (use about a handful if you don’t have a measuring cup!) 1-2 slices of cooked bacon, crumbled 1-2 handfuls of shredded cheese – I used a mixed blend Salt & pepper OPTIONAL ADD-INS: shredded chicken, peas, jalapeños DIRECTIONS: Cook spaghetti squash in the microwave (for howContinue reading “Broccoli Cheddar Bacon Spaghetti Squash Mac and Cheese”
Party Mix- Microwave
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups of Cheerios (make sure you get the non-honey nut kind!!) 1-2 cups of pretzels (either the twists or the sticks) 4-5 cups of Chex cereal (any and all kinds are good!) 1-2 cups of Cheez-its (I love the cheez-its!!) 1 cup of nuts Seasoning: 1/2 cup of unsalted butter melted 2 tablespoonsContinue reading “Party Mix- Microwave”
Mac & Cheese
INGREDIENTS: Pasta- 4 cups (I used butternut squash based noodles for this, but use any type! I recommend a shell or elbow type of pasta) Water – 4 cups Dash of salt 2 cups of shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend) 1 cup of plain greek yogurt OPTIONAL ADDITIONS: a dash of milk, butter, steamedContinue reading “Mac & Cheese”
Green Bean Casserole- Microwave
INGREDIENTS: Green beans – 1 bag of steam-able green beans or 2 cans of green beans French style onions – 1-2 cups 1 can of cream of mushroom soup 1 cup of cheese (I used a mix of cheddar and Italian blend!) DIRECTIONS: Green beans Fresh green beans: If you are using fresh green beansContinue reading “Green Bean Casserole- Microwave”
Greek Themed Spaghetti Squash
INGREDIENTS: Spaghetti Squash Tomatoes (either cherry tomatoes or on the vine diced) Cucumber – sliced Garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed) Feta cheese Salt, pepper, olive oil Optional additions: red pepper flakes, shredded chicken, Greek dressing, avocado, any steamed veggies you want (zucchini, peppers, broccoli!) DIRECTIONS: Make your spaghetti squash in the microwave according to theseContinue reading “Greek Themed Spaghetti Squash”
Spaghetti Squash
INGREDIENTS: 1 Medium spaghetti squash Seasoning of your choice (I use garlic pepper) DIRECTIONS: Poke a ton of holes all around the outside of your squash with a fork Place on a plate and microwave for 5 minutes Flip the squash to the other side (careful, the squash gets super hot) & microwave for 5Continue reading “Spaghetti Squash”
Mexican Sweet Potatoes
INGREDIENTS: Sweet potatoes (2-3 medium to large potatoes) 1 can of corn 1 can of black beans 1 4 ounce can of green chilis Salsa Shredded Mexican cheese Taco seasoning OPTIONAL: Shredded chicken – https://cookinginclerkship.com/2020/10/21/shredded-chicken/ OPTIONAL: avocado, peppers, onion, cilantro, DIRECTIONS: Poke a bunch of holes in the potatoes; put on a plate and microwaveContinue reading “Mexican Sweet Potatoes”
Shredded Chicken
INGREDIENTS: 1 Chicken breast Water Seasoning of your choosing- I used garlic pepper DIRECTIONS: Place chicken in a microwave safe dish Fill the dish with enough water so that about 1/3 -1/2 of the chicken is covered in water Season the chicken Cover the dish with plastic wrap Cook for 4-5 minutes, let sit forContinue reading “Shredded Chicken”
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