I like a small microwave for its compactness, convenience, and versatility. Plus, modern countertop microwaves can do so much more than popping popcorn, warming up leftovers, and heating frozen meals. Unlike over-the-range or built-in microwaves, countertop microwaves do not require any special installation and can easily be moved. So, it’s no surprise that over two-thirds of Canadians owning a microwave prefer countertop microwaves. I’ll share my favorite microwave recipe, “Veggie Rice Bowl,” in a second, but you should know we have two Insignia microwaves that you could win by entering this contest. Read on to find out how!

Best compact microwave for small spaces

In many of our kitchens, there’s not enough space to simultaneously make coffee, use the toaster, and chop vegetables. So having compact appliances can be a huge help. A compact countertop microwave is convenient for its size—it’s also lower priced than larger options.

The Insignia microwaves we are giving away in this contest are only 19.1 inches and 0.7 cu. ft. in size. They would be a perfect addition for students in a dorm room or small families. The stainless-steel finish looks great on any counter. We sent out the Insignia microwaves we are giving away in this contest to our bloggers to test and share an honest review. Check out the Insignia compact stainless steel microwave review by Shelly to see how much she enjoyed cooking with it.

Microwave-cooked, quick, and easy dinner recipe

You are hungry, your kids and the rest of the family is cranky, and it is dinner time. When I am in that situation, I love making this recipe. Veggie Rice Bowls are my go-to when I need to get dinner on the table quickly. If you have some canned beans on hand it only takes 10 minutes to make this dish in the microwave.

Let’s make micro-dinner!

Veggie Rice Bowl can be made with basic ingredients that are easily available in most of our homes:

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups rice, 2 tsp olive oil, 4 cups water
  • 2 chopped tomatoes, 1 can of black beans, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 avocado (chopped or sliced)
  • a handful of chopped cilantro & scallions for the topping

Directions:

  1. Combine the rice, water, and olive oil in a glass bowl.
  2. Stir, cover, and microwave, for 6-8 minutes until the rice is fully cooked.
  3. Carefully remove the lid, then add chopped tomatoes, black beans, salt, and pepper.
  4. Mix well. Top with avocado, scallions, and cilantro.

Enjoy! Oops, I almost forgot … here are the contest details.

How to enter

Entering this contest is easy and you can enter only once below this article. In a comment, tell us what special dish you would prepare in this microwave if you win one.

What you can win

At the end of this contest, we will choose two (2) people and each will win one of the Insignia stainless-steel microwave samples that we sent for review to our bloggers.

This contest runs from Nov 6th until Nov 20th.

Remember, you can only enter once in the comments below this article, but like a great meal, contests are best when shared with family and friends so if one of you wins you can all celebrate … perhaps with a great meal!

Win an Insignia Microwave Rules and Regulations

Good Luck!

Bhupinder Kaur
Bhupinder Kaur
Bhupinder is a senior editor and a collaborative team player at Best Buy Canada. She is passionate about creating consistent digital experiences with her writing, editing, analytics, and project management skills. Other than that, she loves to cook authentic Indian recipes for friends and family.
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  5. I tend to prefer cooking and heating up with overn/stove top. But a microwave would be convenient for those emergency moments where you’re low on time and just need to heat up some leftovers.
    However if I were to make something with the microwave it’d be some Pop Corn for movie night!

  12. I would like to make a delicious Quiche in the microwave, I believe this microwave would make it very nicely!

  25. Heating up a slice of pie in the microwave for 20 seconds and then adding some scoops of plain vanilla ice cream is a great dessert during fall and winter.

  29. I have a really easy recipe for microwave lasagna. I have served it many times to guests who are shocked when I tell them that I the lasagna was not baked in an oven!

  33. I would make oatmeal in it as I have to have bypass surgery and oatmeal is supposed to help reduce cholesterol

  34. Applesauce is a very nutrious and easy dish to make. Peel and core two or three apple. Cut into small pieces, add a little water and microwave for three or four minutes.

  40. I would use this microwave to make my loaded sweet baked potatos and smores. My kids would be happy to have a microwave again and stop having to wait 20 minutes or more for the oven to cook thier food.

  43. My kids would use this a lot for afternoon snacks. I would use it for quick potatoes and many other foods.

  46. If I won, I would make a special dish of Nachos, which a side of Popcorn. This microwave is the perfect size for my Home Theater!

  49. The special dish I would prepare would be: melting chocolate in the microwave to mix it with condensed milk to make fudge! Yummy!!

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