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
Broccoli
Bright steamed broccoli florets without a stovetop steamer.
2/5 healthy
5 min
Healthy: Protein g 3.7Eco: Eco (expert 0-5) 5
#2
Potato
A fluffy microwave baked potato without oven time.
1/5 healthy
9 min
Easy: Ease (expert 0-5) 5Eco: Eco (expert 0-5) 5
#3
Sweet Potato
A whole sweet potato with a soft center and intact skin.
1/5 healthy
10 min
Easy: Ease (expert 0-5) 5Eco: Eco (expert 0-5) 5
#4
Oatmeal
A bowl of microwave oats that does not boil over.
1/5 healthy
4 min
Easy: Ease (expert 0-5) 4Eco: Eco (expert 0-5) 4
#5
Frozen Vegetables
Steam frozen mixed vegetables from freezer to hot side dish.
1/5 healthy
7 min
Easy: Ease (expert 0-5) 5Healthy: Protein g 4

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Bright steamed broccoli florets without a stovetop steamer.

A fluffy microwave baked potato without oven time.

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

A bowl of microwave oats that does not boil over.

Steam frozen mixed vegetables from freezer to hot side dish.