7 foods you should put in the microwave and 6 you shouldn't

Cheyenne LentzMay 22, 2020, 21:09 IST

Some foods aren't meant to be heated up in a microwave.Shutterstock

Insider asked several chefs to share the best and worst foods to cook or reheat in the microwave.
They said microwaving potatoes and oatmeal can produce tasty results and save you time.
Proteins and bread won't maintain their quality if you microwave them.

Microwaves can be handy if you're in a hurry, but not every food fares well in this convenient appliance.

Insider asked three chefs to share what you should and shouldn't cook or reheat using a microwave. Here's what they said.

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A great alternative to carb-laden pasta, spaghetti squash cooks quickly in the microwave.

Spaghetti squash can be the base for a tasty vegan dinner. Joey Hadden/Insider

You don't need a rice cooker to prepare the perfect rice. Shutterstock/Sakarin Sawasdinaka

No need to use your stovetop to heat up soup. Shutterstock

Oatmeal is easy to prepare in a microwave. iStock

You can add flavored powders to give your popcorn a punch. INSIDER/Paige DiFiore

For nachos, you just need chips, cheese, and some toppings. Tallie Spencer/Insider

You can cook a potato quite quickly using your microwave. Shutterstock

A burger's bun can become soggy when you microwave it. Shutterstock

If you want to defrost your meat, plan ahead. Shutterstock

Chicken might dry out if you put it in the microwave. victorsoh/Getty Images

Try steaming your shrimp instead of putting it in the microwave. Getty Images

If you're going to microwave kale, keep a close eye on it. stacey_newman / iStock

You're better off heating up red sauce on your stovetop. Shutterstock