No Stove. No Oven. No Problem! Make ALL These Vegan Recipes With Just a Microwave

If you’re in college or you live in a studio apartment with no oven or frying pan in sight—or even if you’re simply feeling lazy and looking for a quick food fix—we’ve got you covered! PETA’s Vegan College Cookbook has the tasty, budget-friendly, microwavable vegan recipes you need.

Check out some of the tantalizing things you can make:

butt-ugly sticky buns

ingredients

• 1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 3 Tbsp. vegan margarine
• 1 Tbsp. water
• 1/3 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• 1 8-oz. can vegan refrigerated biscuits

directions

• Combine the brown sugar, vegan margarine, and water in an 8-inch round microwave-safe dish.
• Nuke in the microwave for 2 minutes, or until the margarine melts. Stir the mixture and spread it evenly across the bottom of the dish.
• Sprinkle with the chopped nuts (if using) and place the biscuits on top.
• Nuke in the microwave for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the biscuits are firm and no longer doughy.
• Let stand for 2 minutes. Dump the buns out upside down onto a plate.

Makes 8 servings

one-bite pizzas

ingredients

• 1 12-oz. bag vegan beefy crumbles
• 1 14-oz. jar pizza sauce
• 1 bag mini-bagels, halved and toasted
• 1 cup shredded vegan mozzarella cheese

directions

• Put the vegan crumbles in a microwave-safe bowl and nuke in the microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, or until warm.
• Stir in the pizza sauce and place a spoonful of the mixture on each of the half-bagels.
• Top with the vegan cheese and nuke in the microwave for 1 minute, or until the “cheese” is melted.

Makes 6 servings

peanut butter and sriracha ramen noodles

ingredients

• 1 pkg. vegan ramen noodles
• 1 heaping Tbsp. peanut butter
• 1 Tbsp. Sriracha
• 1 handful bean sprouts (optional)
• 1 Tbsp. crushed peanuts (optional)

directions

• Crush the ramen noodles and place in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover with water and stir in the seasoning packet. Nuke in the microwave for 4 minutes and then drain.
• Stir in the peanut butter and Sriracha.
• Top with bean sprouts and crushed peanuts, if desired.

Makes 1 serving

pbr crispy treats

ingredients

• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 6 cups puffed rice cereal

directions

• Grease a 9-inch-by-13-inch pan with vegetable oil.
• Mix the corn syrup, peanut butter, and sugar together in a large microwave-safe bowl.
• Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds and stir. Repeat until the sugar completely dissolves.
• Stir in the cereal. Spread evenly in the pan and chill until firm.
• Cut into 12 squares. Enjoy!

Makes 12 servings

get 271 more easy vegan recipes!

These four microwavable vegan recipes are just a sneak peek at what’s included in PETA’s Vegan College Cookbook. It has 275 easy, cheap, and delicious recipes that require little to no cooking—like these tasty AF deviled potatoes:

PETA’s Vegan College Cookbook also contains great insider tips and info, including all this:

• Tons of options for replacing meat, eggs, and dairy
• How to stock your kitchen and mini-fridge
• How to make vegan sandwiches, salads, soups, and sauces
• The best recipes for vegan dips, drinks, and dressings
• Luscious egg- and dairy-free dessert recipes

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