For those moments when time is of the essence, having a repertoire of 5-minute recipes is essential. Enter this quinoa salad: a one-mug wonder that turns your Comfee Microwave into a tiny gourmet kitchen. No chopping, no dishes, with the help of the Comfee Microwave, we can whip up satisfying meals in no time.
Ingredients:
Serves 1 hungry student or 2 snackers
- ½ cup quinoa – $0.25 superhero
- 1 cup water – free (we hope)
- ¼ cup black beans – drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup corn – frozen or grabbed from the dining hall salad bar
- 2 tbsp salsa – mild, hot, or “I regret this later”
- Salt & pepper – the dynamic duo
Step by Step:
- In a microwave-safe mug, combine quinoa and water
- Microwave on high for 3 minutes, then let it sit for 2 minutes to absorb the water.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and stir in black beans, corn, salsa, salt, and pepper.
- Microwave for an additional 1 minute.
- Enjoy your quick and nutritious quinoa salad.
Why This Slaps:
⏱️ 5-Minute MVP: Faster than DoorDash
💰 Budget Hero: Under $1 per serving
🍽️ Zero Cleanup: Eat straight from the mug (we’ve all done worse)
Pro Tip: Add shredded cheese + microwave 30 secs for “fancy” melted goodness.
Comfee Microwave Hacks:
- Use the reheat function to keep leftovers from turning into rubber
- Stack mugs in the compact design – ideal for dorm shelf Tetris
- No salsa? Swap in soy sauce + sriracha for “fusion” chaos
👉 Want More Mug Life?
Tap to explore more Comfee Microwave Recipes or enjoy the Mug Mac & Cheese hack.