No need to turn on the oven or stovetop — these speedy, good-for-you sides are designed to come out perfectly in the microwave.
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Microwave Miracles
These 7 bright and fresh veggie side dishes prove you don't have to slave over a hot stove (or even heat up your kitchen) to produce some seriously gorgeous healthy creations. Just a few minutes in the microwave is all the cook time required to get these dishes on the table. Keep them in your back pocket for busy weeknights or no-stress dinner parties.
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Buttery Radishes with Honey and Chives
Radishes are often overlooked, but we give them the star treatment in this recipe. A bit spicy raw, radishes that are cooked take on a much mellower flavor. A touch of butter and a drizzle of honey make these downright decadent. Serve them alongside pan-roasted chicken for a quick and healthy meal.
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Microwave Baby Bok Choy with Miso Sauce
This quick and flavorful vegetable side dish comes together in less than fifteen minutes. Vitamin-rich baby bok choy is steamed with garlic and ginger in the microwave and is drizzled with a quick miso sauce. Serve a piece of steamed or pan-roasted flaky white cod or salmon with the bok choy for a healthful and complete dinner.
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Microwave Beets with Greens and Goat Cheese
This impressive side dish cooks in a fraction of the time it would take to roast beets in the oven. We use the beet greens, but if you purchase beets without tops, you can substitute 2 cups of other greens such as Swiss chard or kale. To make this a meal, serve alongside juicy slices of grilled flank or skirt steak.
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