Foods
Standardized pages for the first 18 MicrowaveDB foods. Each one includes wattage conversion, prep, cooking, rest, done-when checks, mistakes, FAQ, and review status.
Breakfast
Grains
Leftovers
Protein
Salmon
A small salmon fillet steamed gently in the microwave.
3-4 min at 1000W
Chicken Breast
A small boneless chicken breast cooked with strict safety checks.
5-7 min at 1000W
Black Beans
Canned black beans warmed straight from the can — cheap, high-fiber plant protein.
1-2 min at 1000W
Lentils
Pre-cooked or canned lentils reheated in minutes — fiber- and protein-dense, very low impact.
1-2 min at 1000W
Tofu
Firm tofu warmed and firmed up in the microwave — a low-impact plant protein.
2-3 min at 1000W
Canned Tuna
Shelf-stable lean protein you can eat cold or warm briefly — cheap and very low-calorie.
0-1 min at 1000W
Ground Beef
Browned ground beef in the microwave — high-protein but the highest environmental impact here.
4-5 min at 1000W
Quick Meals
Vegetables
Sweet Potato
A whole sweet potato with a soft center and intact skin.
6-8 min at 1000W
Potato
A fluffy microwave baked potato without oven time.
5-7 min at 1000W
Corn
Tender corn on the cob with minimal prep.
3-4 min at 1000W
Broccoli
Bright steamed broccoli florets without a stovetop steamer.
3-4 min at 1000W
Frozen Vegetables
Steam frozen mixed vegetables from freezer to hot side dish.
4-6 min at 1000W
Frozen Spinach
Frozen spinach steamed straight from the bag — a micronutrient powerhouse for almost nothing.
3-4 min at 1000W