subject: The Rise Of The Microwave: From Students Friend To Health Freaks Helper [print this page] The idea of using a microwave for anything other than reheating a delicious meal has been frowned upon for many a year. Dismissed as a tool for a useless student or someone who lives alone eating TV meals.
However, things have changed in recent years, and in this time of health obsession and dramatic diets, the microwave has been revolutionised as an aid in the search for healthy living. If you fail to believe this then why not take a look at our list of beautifully healthy meals that can be cooked in a matter of minutes:
1.Whole wheat couscous The first food item is incredibly healthy and incredibly easy to cook in the microwave. All you need to do is boil up one and a quarter cups of water, which should take 2-3 minutes. Then add a cup full of couscous, stir and cover, then simply leave this to stand for five minutes. Then all you need to do is fluff with a fork and serve. If anything, this is easier to cook in the microwave than it is on the hob.
2.Eggs This second suggestion is something that really can put fear into the eyes of some people. The idea of cooking eggs in the microwave is a rather scary one, however if it is done right you can obtain some better results than using the classic techniques on the hob. The best type of egg in the microwave is a nice poached egg, the process is simpler than on the hob and tastes just as good if not better.
3.Porridge The king of the healthy breakfast. Again this can be cooked in the microwave much more easily than it can be cooked using the hob. Simply add the oats to skimmed milk and leave in the microwave for four minutes. What makes this technique even better than using a hob is that you can even warm any fruits that you may want to add to the dish for a complete healthy breakfast.
4.Corn on the cob Our last suggestion also seems a little wacky, but trust us it works! All you need to do is peel the cob, wash it and then place on a microwave safe plate. Depending on the power of you microwave this should take around four to five minutes before it is perfectly cooked ready for you to enjoy.
This is just a small list of some of the amazingly healthy things that you can cook in your microwave. Just remember to be experimental and do not be scared of the power of the microwave.
