In fact, you can nuke that rice in the microwave and end up with a delicious ... If you want to add some protein, try adding spicy lemon garlic butter shrimp, sausage, or a fried egg on top.

Watch the video for three easy microwave meal ideas. Get the carrot and ginger rice recipe here or find the microwave chicken and chorizo jambalaya recipe here. Tip the rice, spring onions ...