Need a quick lunch break for the office? Looking for non-perishable meals to eat while traveling? Craving mac and cheese despite lactose intolerance? Here, we review the best quick and easy microwave pasta meals with a focus on vegan and dairy-free options.
By Cara Siera
Snapdragon Vietnamese Pho Microwave Pasta Bowl
I’ve tried a number of less-than-restaurant-quality Asian-inspired microwave pasta meals, so I was a little wary of this one. But the bottom line is, there’s a lot to love about Snapdragon’s Vietnamese pho.
Inside the bowl, you’ll find individually wrapped rice noodles, dehydrated vegetables, flavoring oil, and a powdered flavoring packet. The package instructions indicate microwaving the water, but I simply heated it in a kettle before pouring it into the bowl. I like that there is no intention of microwaving the plastic bowl – you pour in hot water, close the lid for three minutes, and voila! Instant soup.
How does it taste? This dish is surprisingly flavorful for something that is MSG-free. There’s a fish oil/seafood broth essence. It’s definitely dairy-free, but no indication that it’s vegan.
At 220 calories, it’s a filling lunch that doesn’t use up my calorie budget.
I also like the fact that the bowl and lid can be reused – the less waste, the better!
I got my Snapdragon pho from Misfit Market. Get $10 off your first Misfit Market order!
You can also get a pack of 12 from Amazon. At around $4 USD per bowl, it is an affordable on-the-go meal option.
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Cara Siera is a freelance writer and photographer with a passion for travel and exotic cuisine. Join Cara, her husband Marc, and one very spoiled German Shepherd on their next great adventure.
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