{"id":1241,"date":"2016-01-12T16:45:44","date_gmt":"2016-01-12T20:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cms-blog.campusbooks.com\/?p=1241"},"modified":"2016-01-12T16:45:44","modified_gmt":"2016-01-12T20:45:44","slug":"sick-of-ramen-6-foods-you-can-easily-cook-in-a-microwave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.campusbooks.com\/blog\/sick-of-ramen-6-foods-you-can-easily-cook-in-a-microwave\/","title":{"rendered":"Sick of Packet Ramen? 6 Foods You Can Easily Cook in a Microwave"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What\u2019s for dinner? If that question makes you think about the packaged ramen waiting in your dorm room, don\u2019t fret. Ramen isn\u2019t the only food you can cook if the sole appliance you have access to is a microwave. Check out these tasty <a href=\"http:\/\/collegelife.about.com\/od\/fooddining\/a\/25ThingsYouCanCookinYourDormMicrowave.htm\" target=\"_blank\">microwave-friendly foods<\/a> that will get you out of your ramen rut.<\/p>\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color: #fff; display: inline-block; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #a7a7a7; font-size: 11px; width: 100%; max-width: 363px;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left;\"><a style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/BF0788-001\" target=\"_blank\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 0; padding: 72.989691% 0 0 0; width: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: inline-block; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0;\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/BF0788-001?et=6EO3yF8PTNJciadcbYJwNA&amp;viewMoreLink=off&amp;sig=OPr2nQwuTH-Q0FfQM199HXzxBTUaiD8y4TGgApT18vI=\" width=\"363\" height=\"265\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"western\">Quesadillas<\/h2>\n<p>Quesadillas are both simple and delicious. Buy some corn or flour tortillas, add some shredded cheese, and microwave to hot cheesy goodness. For variety, try different blends of cheeses. Use your favorite salsa to give your meal a bit of spice and sneak in some vegetables. The protein in the cheese will power you through those late-night study sessions.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\">Pasta<\/h2>\n<p>Ramen is a noodle but it&#8217;s not pasta. Mix up your dinner routine with the real thing. Bring water to a boil in a microwave-safe bowl. (Glass and ceramic are good choices; avoid plastic, as it may melt.) While the water is very hot, add noodles of your choice, cover the container, and wait for the noodles to cook. You might have to pop the container back in the microwave to keep the water sufficiently hot. Once the noodles are tender, drain them and pile on your favorite pasta sauce.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\">Rice<\/h2>\n<p>Rice, particularly brown rice, is a healthy grain that is a good choice for folks who are trying to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.campusbooks.com\/blog\/eating-well-on-a-college-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\">eat well on a college budget<\/a>. Some companies sell rice in a bag that is ready to go for microwave cooking; simply follow the instructions. You can also cook other kinds of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/perfect-easy-microwave-rice-195326\" target=\"_blank\">rice in the microwave<\/a>. Put water, butter, and rice in a small casserole dish and pop them in the microwave on high for about five minutes. Stir, and then cook on medium for another 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\">Frozen Meals<\/h2>\n<p>The meals you find in the freezer aisle at the grocery store get a bad rap for being tasteless and unhealthy. There are healthy and tasty choices available; just take the time to read the labels to find options that will give you the nutrients you need. If a meal is too bland for you, liven it up with cheese, extra veggies, or seasonings.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\">Boneless Chicken Breast<\/h2>\n<p>If you want lean protein, buy some fresh <a href=\"http:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/437637-how-to-microwave-chicken-breasts\/\" target=\"_blank\">boneless chicken breast<\/a>. Place the breast in a glass casserole dish and add enough water so it is half-submerged. Cover it with plastic wrap and microwave on high for about four minutes. The cooking time depends on the size of the breast. Check to make sure the meat is cooked all the way through, but also be careful not to overcook it; you don\u2019t want the breast to become so tough you can\u2019t eat it.\u00a0Pair the chicken with some rice, and you have a healthy and filling meal!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\">Bacon<\/h2>\n<p>When you\u2019re in the mood for some meaty salty deliciousness, put a couple of paper towels on a microwave-safe\u00a0plate. Lay some <a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/recipes\/articles\/how-to-make-bacon-in-the-microwave.html\" target=\"_blank\">sliced bacon<\/a> on the paper towels, making sure that the slices don\u2019t overlap. Cover the bacon with more paper towels, and microwave on high for about five minutes.<\/p>\n<p>College students aren\u2019t doomed to eat ramen and cheap takeout. Try the above foods to add some variety to your diet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What\u2019s for dinner? 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