Try the stuff in the 90 second microwave pouch. also, rice stays hot a long time and nukes real fast, so always make it first if you have a hard time with timing your food to be done all at once.
well i didn't decide to make the rice until my chicken fajitas were almost done because i figured i'd save a lot by ousting the carbs but then i was like, well, people should still eat carbs so i'll make enough to have half a cup and a little for later. :-\