Many of us are looking at how to cut the amount of gas and electricity that we use – and getting creative with our cooking methods is one simple way of doing it. Here’s where the humble microwave comes in! This brilliantly budget-friendly appliance can drastically reduce the cooking time on lots of meals, saving £££s on your energy bills.
Microwave times may vary, depending on your model/settings.
Slimming World microwave recipes
Full English breakfast – 4 mins in the microwave
This Syn-free Full English uses just one plate, so saves on the washing-up, too!
Simple soup – 5 mins in the microwave
Chicken and noodles make this dish soup-er satisfying.
Salmon pizzaiolo – 3½ mins in the microwave
This fish dish is a doddle! Serve with a simple salad or microwaved veg.
Jacket potato with mixed beans – 10 mins in the microwave
A simple spud can take more than an hour in the oven – or mere minutes in the microwave. Top with mixed beans for a quick, Free and easy meal.
Ratatouille – 6 minutes in the microwave
Making ratatouille on the hob can be an hour-long job. Our veggie stew makes a super-speedy supper.
Creole prawns – 4 minutes in the microwave
Transform your leftover rice into a nicely spiced dinner with a ‘ding!’.
Mug cakes – 30 seconds in the microwave
Pop the kettle on – these budget-friendly bakes will be ready in minutes.
Save with Slimming World
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