Microwaves can be a time-saver, but finding a healthy recipes to take advantage of it might be challenging.
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A generous serving of spaghetti squash rounds out the healthy meal.
The fragrant filling of beans and tomatoes adds protein.
Be sure to eat the skin, which is full of fiber, as well.
Pack several jars at once to take to work for easy lunches throughout the week.
Quick Mixed Berry Topping
Frozen mixed berries become an almost instant fruit topping in the microwave.
Serve over angel food cake or Greek-style yogurt.
Be sure to have lots of baked tortilla chips on hand when you serve it.
Microwave Potato Chips
You don’t need a deep fryer to make crispy potato chips.
Crispy, crunchy homemade potato chips with 8 grams less fat per serving than regular chips.
Quick Applesauce
This quick homemade applesauce recipe makes a healthy snack or fruit dessert for kids.
Applesauce is also a fabulous complement to potato pancakes or latkes.
Coconut milk–an occasional indulgence because of the saturated fat–contributes rich flavor.
This is just our recommendation.
Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
This creamy cauliflower mash makes a perfect low-carb stand-in for mashed potatoes.
If you like, vary it by adding shredded low-fat cheese or chopped fresh herbs.
Serve with whole-wheat pita bread and cucumber salad.
