Before we begin, I have a quick questionnaire for you. Is microwaved food healthy? Is microwave cooking easy? Is it time-saving? Is it safe? The answer to all the above is YES! Well, I am exhausted with this debate, and so I decided to put my point across.
Lot’s have been spoken about how microwave cooking depletes the food nutrients and how detrimental it can be. I am certainly not adherent to this thought process. If you ask me, I would say microwave radiation is completely harmless. It’s more about the culinary you use and the to-do safety list you follow.
Microwave myths deserved an independent post for sure. Glance through my blog on: Is Microwave Cooking a Healthy Option? Explained! and get all your facts right!
Today, you are sure to upskill your culinary skills with my healthy, baked and nutritional recipes. Excited? Who wouldn’t like to explore some satisfying meals never mentioned before? So, pull up your socks because you will be ready to set a new benchmark at your next dinner party.
Top 10 Microwaved Baked Veggies Recipes
Be ready to groove the healthy way! If you are calorie-conscious, always in a rush and have some crazy taste buds, you are going to drool over the mentioned recipes by the end of my blog.
1. Red potatoes with crispy skin
Is there anyone here who does not like potatoes? Barring the taste, this dish is going to give you the right amount of fibre and potassium. Red potatoes are very healthy! Also, cooking it the right way is going to give you enough nutrients. Before you begin, thoroughly wash and dry the potatoes.
Ingredients
- Baby red potatoes
- Olive oil cooking spray
- Garlic powder
- Grounded black pepper
- Kosher Salt
- Parsley flakes
- Thyme
- Rosemary
- Chives
- Italian seasoning
Cook time: 30-40 minutes
Recipe: Step by Step Guide
- Step 1: Preheat the microwave oven to 450 degrees.
- Step 2: Pull out a baking sheet and place the diced baby potatoes gently.
- Step 3: Drizzle some olive oil. Do not overdo it. You only need a fine coating of it. Let the potatoes absorb them for a minute or two.
- Step 4: Sprinkle the kosher salt, Italian seasoning, chives, rosemary, thyme, parsley flakes, garlic powder and ground black pepper.
- Step 5: Mix them all with your hands until the potatoes are coated properly.
- Step 6: Spread the potatoes evenly. Cut the sides of the baking sheet.
- Step 7: Bake them for 20-30 mins. Stir it halfway through.
- Step 8: Once the potatoes have turned golden brown and crispy, they are ready to serve!
Here’s a Tip: This microwave red potato recipe should be as crispy as you like to be. If you aren’t satisfied, place it under the broiler for a couple of minutes. Serve it at room temperature, and do not use a non-baking sheet.
2. Cheesy Cauliflower
There’s nothing like too much cheese, right? So, ditch the carbs and relish onto this loved baked meal with a topping of mustard and mayo. Quick, easy and tangy- this microwave cauliflower recipe is everything! Before I proceed further, I would like to mention that many cauliflower haters have also fancied this dish.
Ingredients
- Diced yellow onions
- Medium size head of cauliflower
- Mustard
- Mayonnaise
- Butter
- Plain Flour
- Grated cheddar cheese
- Milk
- Chilli powder or paprika
Cook time: 15-20 minutes.
Recipe: Step by Step Guide
- Step 1: Begin with removing the outer leaves of the cauliflower.
- Step 2: Stem down the large head of cauliflower. Place it in a microwaveable dish and add some butter to it. Microwave it for 8-10 minutes until it becomes tender. You may add two tablespoons of water as well.
- Step 3: Prepare the sauce alongside. Mayonnaise, mustard, onions and two tablespoons of milk. Blend it well.
- Step 4: Once the cauliflower is cooked, pour some sauce on it. Coat the cauliflower well on both sides with it using a spoon.
- Step 6: Garnish the cauliflower with grated cheese. You can decide the quantity of it depending upon how cheesy you like it to be.
- Step 7: Return the cauliflower to the microwave oven and cook for two minutes. Let the cheese melt completely.
- Step 8: Sprinkle some chilli powder or paprika to enhance the taste and presentation.
Here’s a Tip: You can substitute the grated cheese with a cheese slice as well. Also, before pouring the sauce on, check if the cauliflower is cooked properly. Use a fork to test it.
3. Spinach Ricotta Lasagna
Get ready for some major yums with the spinach ricotta lasagna. This comfort food is sure to trigger your endorphins and surfeit your appetite with all its goodness! What do you need? A lot of fresh flavours and only 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- Chopped baby spinach
- Diced yellow bell pepper
- Grated zucchini
- Ricotta cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Basil leaves
- Kosher salt
- Grated nutmeg
- Granulated garlic
- Lemon juice
- Tomato sauce or pasta sauce
- Fresh lasagna sheet
Cook time: 15 minutes
Recipe: Step by Step Guide
- Step 1: Cut the lasagna sheet into thin strips. Please place them in a bowl and soak them in boiling water. Set the dish aside in a bowl for a few minutes until it becomes soft. Once done, drain the water.
- Step 2: Place the chopped baby spinach in a heatproof bowl covered with boiling. Set it aside for a minute or two. Once it becomes tender and clean, run it through cold water and then squeeze it all out.
- Step 3: Bring out a microwave-safe bowl and stir in the tomato or pasta sauce.
- Step 4: Top it with the lasagna sheet. Lightly spray some oil.
- Step 5: Combine the zucchini, spinach, nutmeg, lime juice, basil leaves, yellow bell pepper and kosher salt. Top the mixture on the lasagna.
- Step 6: Layer this with parmesan cheese and pasta (tomato) sauce.
- Step 7: Identically repeat the layering.
- Step 8: Sprinkle it with ricotta cheese.
- Step 9: Microwave it for 2-3 minutes until you find the cheese bubbling.
- Step 10: Serve immediately.
Here’s a Tip: You can happily substitute spinach with collard greens. The taste will remain the same.
4. Indian spiced microwave oven-roasted veggies
Of course, we love cheese and the western cooking seasoning, but nothing beats our Indian flavours. Would you agree? If you are looking for some microwave baked veggie recipe Indian, I promise you will drool over this one. Healthy, Spicy and Wholesome. Shall we get started?
Ingredients
- Chaat masala
- Red chilly powder
- Cumin powder
- Turmeric
- Ground coriander
- Freshly ground pepper
- Amchur powder
- Kasturi methi
- Yoghurt
- Grated ginger
- Sea salt
- Sweet potato
- Broccoli
- Carrot
- Baby corn
- Onions
- Pumpkin
- Bell peppers
- Zucchini
Cook time: 30 minutes
Recipe: Step by Step Guide
- Step 1: Slice all the veggies (sweet potato, broccoli, carrot, baby corn, onions, pumpkin, bell peppers, zucchini) into bite-sized pieces.
- Step 2: Preheat the microwave oven to 450.
- Step 3: Put all the veggies together in a bowl.
- Step 4: Add the Indian spices – chaat masala, chilly red powder, cumin powder, turmeric, ground coriander, pepper and Kasturi methi.
- Step 5: Marinate the veggies well with all the Indian flavours and let them rest for 20 minutes. All the flavours will get absorbed.
- Step 6: Add two tablespoons of oil, salt yoghurt and amchur powder. Toss to coat.
- Step 7: Spread the marinated veggies on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast it for 20 minutes.
- Step 8: Once all the veggies have become tender, toss it with freshly grated ginger.
- Step 9: Ready to eat?
Here’s a Tip: You can marinate it the previous night for the flavours to enhance even more. If you would like the same dish to be simple and non-spicy, you can avoid all the spices and use only salt and pepper.
5. Baked Cabbage with Apple
Sounds different? I have the yummiest method of cooking cabbage. Trust me; you are going to crave it! Cabbage is super rich in fibre, vitamin C and beta carotene. Therefore, the meal is not just tasty but also very valuable.
Ingredients
- Apple cider vinegar
- Minced ginger
- Olive oil
- Diced onion
- Medium head of cabbage
- Peeled and grated apple
- Jam
- Tabasco
- Salt
- Butter
Cook time: 30 minutes
Recipe: Step by Step Guide
- Step 1: Begin with removing the outer leaves of the cabbage.
- Step 2: Rinse the cabbage thoroughly under cold running water.
- Step 3: Cut it into small wedges and accommodate all of them in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Step 4: Sprinkle some olive oil, water, vinegar, butter and ginger into it. Mix it well.
- Step 5: Stir in the diced onions and microwave this mixture for approximately 20 minutes. Cook until tender. I would recommend you double-check it.
- Step 6: Pour in a spoonful of Tabasco and jam. Stir it well.
- Step 7: Add the grated apple, minced ginger and salt.
- Step 8: Microwave it for another 5 minutes.
Here’s a Tip: Make sure you clean the cabbage carefully. Remove all the dirt and chemical residue from it.
6. Baked Cream Cheese Wontons
My mouth is watering as I am even talking about it. Bursting with cheese and garlic flavour, this microwave baked recipe has a perfectly cooked crispy exterior. You only need to be sure of being equipped with a top-rated convection microwave oven. If you are hunting for it, pick one from our blog: 9 Best Microwave Ovens in India 2023 – Reviews & Buyer’s Guide. Leave the rest to me!
Ingredients
- Cream cheese
- Minced garlic
- Thinly sliced green onions
- Sesame oil
- Sriracha sauce
- Grated ginger
- Wonton wrappers
- Salt
- Pepper
- Plum sauce
- Vegetable oil
Cook time: 20 minutes
Recipe: Step by Step Guide
- Step 1: Preheat the microwave to 400 degrees.
- Step 2: Combine all the ingredients – cream cheese, minced garlic, green onions, grated ginger, salt, pepper and sesame oil. Mix it well.
- Step 3: Grease the baking sheet with some oil.
- Step 4: Place the wonton wrappers on it. Make sure it is cut in a square shape.
- Step 5: Scoop one tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture in the middle of every wonton wrapper.
- Step 6: Brush it with vegetable oil. Take the four ends of the wrapper and fold it.
- Step 7: Place all the wontons on the baking sheet. Bake it for 10 minutes.
- Step 8: Find your wontons to be crispy and golden.
- Step 9: Serve it with plum sauce as dipping.
Here’s a Tip: The plum sauce is not mandatory. You are going to love it as much with Thai sweet chilli sauce or Soy sauce. Oh, hello, Wontons!
7. Microwaved Eggplant
Not many eggplant fans here, right? Well, maybe after browsing my recipe, you may want to give it a shot. And who knows, it may become one of your go-to dishes? My microwaved eggplant recipe requires bare minimum ingredients but is sure to deliver an uncompromised taste.
Ingredients
- Cilantro leaves
- Sliced eggplant
- Lemon juice
- Rice wine vinegar
- Chopped garlic
- Grated ginger
- Basil leaves
- Sesame oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Cook time: 25 minutes
Recipe: Step by Step Guide
- Step 1: Combine all the ingredients in a mixer grinder jar- ginger, garlic, cilantro and basil leaves. Just to let you know, if you are looking for the best mixer grinder, you will find one here – 9 Best Mixer Grinders in India 2023 – Reviews & Buyer’s Guide.
- Step 2: Wash the eggplant thoroughly and pat dry it. Pierce it all over with the help of a toothpick.
- Step 3: Cover the eggplant completely with the marinade you prepared in the grinder. It will help if you run it through the holes.
- Step 4: Turn the eggplant around and pour the remaining marinade on it. Let it be soaked for at least ten minutes. Brush sesame oil all over.
- Step 5: Then microwave eggplant for ten minutes. Once done, let it cool down.
- Step 6: When it is room temperature, cut the stems and sprinkle with vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Step 7: Serve immediately.
Here’s a Tip: You can add some lentils and beans to the mixture if you like. Also, you can prepare any amount of eggplants in one go.
8. Baked Oatmeal
Morning time is the peak hours when we are rushing to get to work. Preparing a wholesome breakfast can be so time-consuming. And how about the convenient toasted bread slices? No, I don’t support that. You know what they say ‘Eat breakfast like a King’. Not by the calorie intake but by the nutritional value. This microwave baked oatmeal recipe is delicious, hearty and the perfect way to start your day!
Ingredients
- Rolled oats
- Banana
- Almond milk
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla extract
- Butter
- Nutmeg
- Cashew nuts
- Dates
- Maple syrup
Cook time: 10 Minutes
Recipe: Step by Step Guide
- Step 1: Preheat the microwave oven to 350 degrees.
- Step 2: Combine the rolled oats in a large bowl with almond milk, butter, cinnamon, vanilla extract and maple syrup.
- Step 3: Blend it well.
- Step 4: Heat it in the microwave for 2 minutes. Then remove the bowl and stir the mixture.
- Step 5: Place it back in the oven and heat it for another 2 minutes.
- Step 6: Mix it well again, then top it with banana slices, dates and cashews.
- Step 7: Serve immediately.
Here’s a Tip: Instead of almond milk, you can use any other milk of your choice. However, I would recommend you sticking to low-fat milk. You may also add some colours to your oatmeal bowl- strawberries and blueberries. You also have the option to prepare this oatmeal mixture the previous night and refrigerate it. Bring it out 20 minutes before you wish to have it.
9. Baked Potato
Super quick, super simple and super yummy! This baked potato recipes microwave is my all-time favourite. It can be a meal or a snack. You literally need no special ingredients. And the best part is, it can be your prepped-party appetizer. All love this palatable finger food.
Ingredients
- Large or baby potatoes
- Butter
- Grated cheese
- Salt
- Pepper
- Chilli flakes
- Green chillies
Cook time: 10 minutes
Recipe: Step by Step Guide
- Step 1: Begin with peeling off the potato skin.
- Step 2: Coat it with slightly melted butter.
- Step 3: Pierce the potatoes with a toothpick all over.
- Step 4: Sprinkle the grated cheese (It can be of your choice).
- Step 5: Bake the potatoes for 5-10 minutes. The time may vary depending upon the size of the potatoes. Pork a fork to be sure it’s done.
- Step 6: Garnish it with finely chopped green chillies, salt, pepper and chilli flakes.
Here’s a Tip: You can make this exotic by adding some smashed avocado, sundried tomatoes and sour cream.
10. Veg Puff
Snack on these microwave baked veg puff recipes while you sip on your tea and make it a memorable evening. Do you know what the best part about them is? These veg puffs are not deep-fried. So, technically you won’t be cheating on your diet. But you will definitely be licking your fingers as much.
Ingredients
- Salt
- Garam masala
- Corriander powder
- Turmeric
- Red chilli powder
- Chaat masala
- Sesame seeds
- Ginger garlic paste
- Cooking oil
- Potato
- Grated Carrots
- Green peas
- Chopped Onions
- Puff pastry sheet
- Butter
- Dry mango
Cook time: 25 minutes
Recipe: Step by Step Guide
- Step 1: Before you begin baking the perfect crispy veg puffs, boil the potatoes and green peas. Alongside, preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
- Step 2: Bring out a pan, add some oil and let it heat. Stir in the chopped onions, grated carrots, green chillies and ginger-garlic paste. Let this cook for five minutes.
- Step 3: Once cooked, add the veggies to the steamed potatoes and green peas. Mix it well.
- Step 4: It’s time to add all the spices- garam masala, turmeric, coriander powder, dry mango, red chilli powder salt, and chaat masala. Taste the flavour to be sure of it. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- Step 5: Cut the pastry puff sheet into square shapes and equal parts.
- Step 6: Spoon the filling in the middle of each pastry puff.
- Step 7: Bring out the baking tray and brush it with butter.
- Step 8: Gently place the pastry puffs on the tray and fold them from every end.
- Step 9: Brush the pastry puffs with butter and sprinkle sesame seeds over them.
- Step 10: Bake until they turn golden brown.
Here’s a Tip: You need no fancy dips and sauces to serve along. Only tomato ketchup. The crispy and butterfly baked veg puff can have variations in the fillings. Choose your favourite veggies.
One Last Thought
Which one’s your favourite amongst all the mentioned microwave baked veggies recipes? Tough call, right? These genius recipes are all so delicious and easy-going, it would be unfair to miss on anything.
Oh did I mention all of them are tried and tested? So, you are certainly not going wrong on that front. My only concern is if you are using the best microwave oven. No matter how different and tasteful my recipe is, it wouldn’t turn out the way it should without a suitable appliance.
I recommend you pick one amongst – LG, IFB, Samsung, Bajaj or Panasonic. They have some really cool features which will make the whole cooking process effortless. Do you want to know more about cooking technologies? Spare a few minutes reading my blog on The Complete Guide to Convection Microwaves – Pros, Cons, and Alternatives.
It will be worth your time!
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