{"id":5528,"date":"2022-09-29T16:45:47","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T15:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slimmingworld.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=5528"},"modified":"2026-03-30T17:05:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T16:05:04","slug":"zappy-meals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/zappy-meals\/","title":{"rendered":"Zappy meals!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many of us are looking at how to cut the amount of gas and electricity that we use \u2013 and getting creative with our cooking methods is one simple way of doing it. Here&#8217;s where the humble microwave comes in! This brilliantly budget-friendly appliance can drastically reduce the cooking time on lots of meals, saving \u00a3\u00a3\u00a3s on your energy bills.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/group-or-online-membership\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/generic-CTA-join-group-Red-23.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6905\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Microwave times may vary, depending on your model\/settings.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slimming World microwave recipes&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Full English breakfast \u2013 4 mins in the microwave<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This Syn-free Full English uses just one plate, so saves on the washing-up, too!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/players.brightcove.net\/5245389806001\/default_default\/index.html?videoId=6312603836112\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" width=\"900\" height=\"390\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Simple soup \u2013 5 mins in the microwave<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chicken and noodles make this dish soup-er satisfying.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/players.brightcove.net\/5245389806001\/default_default\/index.html?videoId=6312601487112\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" width=\"900\" height=\"390\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Salmon pizzaiolo \u2013 3\u00bd mins in the microwave<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This fish dish is a doddle! Serve with a simple salad or microwaved veg.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/players.brightcove.net\/5245389806001\/default_default\/index.html?videoId=6312604939112\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" width=\"900\" height=\"390\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Jacket potato with mixed beans \u2013 10 mins in the microwave<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A simple spud can take more than an hour in the oven \u2013 or mere minutes in the microwave. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/jacket-potato-with-mixed-beans-and-salad\">Top with mixed beans for a quick, Free and easy meal.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/jacket-potato-with-mixed-beans-and-salad\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/JacketPotatoeBeans-StudentRecipes-SlimmingWorldBlog.jpg\" alt=\"Jacket potato with mixed beans and salad-student recipes-slimming world blog\" class=\"wp-image-3529\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ratatouille \u2013 6 minutes in the microwave<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Making ratatouille on the hob can be an hour-long job. Our veggie stew makes a super-speedy supper.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/players.brightcove.net\/5245389806001\/default_default\/index.html?videoId=6312602871112\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" width=\"900\" height=\"390\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Creole prawns \u2013 4 minutes in the microwave<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Transform your leftover rice into a nicely spiced dinner with a \u2018ding!\u2019.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/players.brightcove.net\/5245389806001\/default_default\/index.html?videoId=6312602672112\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" width=\"900\" height=\"390\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mug cakes \u2013 30 seconds in the microwave<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pop the kettle on \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/mug-cakes\/\">these budget-friendly bakes<\/a> will be ready in minutes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/mug-cakes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Body-chocolate-mug-puds.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate mug cake with sparkler\" class=\"wp-image-4889\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Save with Slimming World<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re here to help you shop, cook and eat in a way that suits your lifestyle, including working within your weekly budget. 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