15 delicious meals you can make using a microwave

It only takes a few minutes to get this blueberry muffin bowl prepped and cooked, including a buttery crumble for the top.  

Tilapia with lemon and herbs gets a nice kick from feta and spinach in this low-carb dinner. Heat the fish in olive oil, lemon juice with some tarragon, and a touch of salt and pepper on high for four minutes. Check for doneness and cook for two more minutes. Let rest for a couple of minutes and then serve on fresh spinach topped with feta.

One of Thailand's most famous street foods, tom yum soup is spicy enough to heat you up on a cold winter day.

Risotto is pretty intimidating when made on the stove, but this tricky Italian dish is a natural for the microwave. Toss with sliced leeks and a mild gorgonzola for an even creamier dish. 

Scramble two eggs with two tablespoons of milk and salt and pepper. Heat on high for 45 seconds, beat again, and then heat on high until they start to set, about 30-45 seconds longer.

Pierce a large clean potato and cook on high for four minutes. Slice in half, and then mash up some of the potato with a fork and add some butter and cheese along with chopped broccoli, then heat for four more minutes or until done.

Making cakes and muffins are a snap for single-serving mugs. This spiced chocolate muffin comes together in just five minutes.

Scrambled eggs, bacon, avocado and a touch of Sriracha sauce on an English muffin can be done in the amount of time it takes to hit the drive-through. Crisp up bacon in the microwave by placing it between paper towels on a plate and cooking on high for 4-6 minutes, flipping halfway through.

We've all just had a bag of chips for lunch when on the go, but for a healthier option, try these easy sweet potato chips. 

Spaghetti is both easy to make in the microwave and versatile for what you mix in with it for a filling dinner. Break spaghetti noodles in half and place in a large bowl with hot water, then heat in the microwave on high for four minutes. Drain and toss with with oil. Herbs and a bit of smoked salmon are mixed in, and dinner is done in no time.

Just because you're in a hurry doesn't mean you have to settle for instant mac and cheese from a box. Just a bowl, some noodles, milk, cheese, water and whatever else you feel like mixing in and you're good to go.

Creamy pumpkin and meaty pecans start the day off right in this easy french toast recipe by Carrie at Frugal Foodie Mama.

Quiches are often known for being too dense and heavy, but when cooked in the microwave, the results are light and airy. 

One of the best things about microwave cooking is it's an easy way to avoid all the extra oil that goes into frying and baking. Just a simple meal of steamed rice and vegetables cooked covered for a few minutes each means you can whip up a healthy dinner in no time.

Need just a snack to hold you over until dinner? These healthy apple chips should do the trick.