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Healthy Microwave Foods

A first pass at ingredients that score well on the health rubric while staying practical for quick microwave cooking.

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  1. #1

    Sweet Potato

    A whole sweet potato with a soft center and intact skin.

    10/10 healthy
    10 min
    Healthy: Protein g 3.6Easy: Ease (expert 0-10) 10
  2. #2

    Broccoli

    Bright steamed broccoli florets without a stovetop steamer.

    10/10 healthy
    5 min
    Healthy: Protein g 3.7Eco: GHG g/serving 80
  3. #3

    Potato

    A fluffy microwave baked potato without oven time.

    6/10 healthy
    9 min
    Healthy: Protein g 4.6Easy: Ease (expert 0-10) 10
  4. #4

    Frozen Vegetables

    Steam frozen mixed vegetables from freezer to hot side dish.

    7/10 healthy
    7 min
    Healthy: Protein g 4Easy: Ease (expert 0-10) 9
  5. #5

    Oatmeal

    A bowl of microwave oats that does not boil over.

    3/10 healthy
    4 min
    Eco: GHG g/serving 99Healthy: Protein g 5.3

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#1

Sweet Potato

A whole sweet potato with a soft center and intact skin.

10 min
Fit10/10
Healthy: Protein g 3.6Easy: Ease (expert 0-10) 10
#2

Broccoli

Bright steamed broccoli florets without a stovetop steamer.

5 min
Fit9/10
Healthy: Protein g 3.7Eco: GHG g/serving 80
#3

Potato

A fluffy microwave baked potato without oven time.

9 min
Fit8/10
Healthy: Protein g 4.6Easy: Ease (expert 0-10) 10
#4

Frozen Vegetables

Steam frozen mixed vegetables from freezer to hot side dish.

7 min
Fit8/10
Healthy: Protein g 4Easy: Ease (expert 0-10) 9
#5

Oatmeal

A bowl of microwave oats that does not boil over.

4 min
Fit5/10
Eco: GHG g/serving 99Healthy: Protein g 5.3