5 budget-friendly vegan microwave dinners that take under 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked rice (leftover or microwavable packet)
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (about 1 ½ cups)
• ½ cup frozen corn
• ½ cup salsa (fresh or jarred)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Juice of ½ lime
• 1 block instant rice noodles (or 3 oz vermicelli)
• ½ cup frozen mixed vegetables
• ½ cup coconut milk (from can or carton)
• 1 tbsp curry paste (red, green, or yellow—your call)
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 medium sweet potato, scrubbed
• ½ cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 tbsp tahini
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 1 handful chopped greens (spinach, kale, or arugula)
• 3 tbsp barbecue sauce
• 1 tsp mustard (optional)