Side Dish, Microwave Recipes

An easy classic that's even easier using a microwave oven.

Microwave bacon potato soup combines diced potatoes, bacon bits, onion, celery, and carrots in a casserole, ready in 30 minutes flat. No stovetop, no skillet, just one dish.

Hot gazpacho built on tomato juice, beef bouillon, peppers, onion, and a hit of Tabasco, heated fast in the microwave and topped with chopped fresh vegetables and croutons.

Savoy cabbage wedges steamed in the microwave and topped with a Swiss cheese sauce seasoned with paprika, garlic salt, and dill. A low-calorie vegetable side dish.

Herbed tomato soup microwaves a tomato sauce base with sauteed onion, basil, and thyme into a 15-minute single-serve soup. Low fat, low calorie, served with Parmesan croutons.

Zucchini and tomatoes simmered with garlic, basil and a savory onion soup mix into a quick stovetop side. A vegan way to use up summer squash, ready in about 30 minutes and microwaveable too.

Microwave cheddar potato soup with carrots, celery, onion, and a splash of half-and-half. A four-serving cheesy comfort soup that goes from chopped vegetables to a steaming bowl in 25 minutes flat.

A crisp, no-cook relish of diced cucumber, Roma tomatoes, pimientos, and scallions dressed with warm honey and apple cider vinegar. Ten minutes from cutting board to table.

Quick spiced beets simmered in white wine vinegar with bay leaf, clove, and black pepper. A tangy, diabetic-friendly side dish ready in 30 minutes on stovetop or microwave.

Microwave-steamed globe artichokes with a zesty mustard dipping sauce made with brown mustard, Italian dressing mix, Worcestershire, and hot sauce.

Microwave eggplant with chopped tomatoes, green chilies, cumin, oregano, and melted Monterey Jack cheese. A low-calorie Mexican-inspired vegetable side dish.

Champ is the traditional Irish mashed potato side, fluffy russets beaten smooth with milk, butter, and chopped scallions. This microwave version delivers the classic in 25 minutes flat.

Microwave cream of pea soup blends sweet green peas, soft onion, butter, and light cream in a single casserole. A 25-minute, no-stovetop creamy vegetarian soup for busy weeknights.