Yea, four and a half minutes is a long time and 4oz of alcohol per day is way too much to carry.

I buy Knorr's side items (my favorites are Creamy Chicken and Red Beans and Rice) and split them into two ziplock bags. They are about a buck a piece.
While cooking, I put in a 3oz package of cooked chicken breast (made by Sweet Sue -- comes in single-serve foil pouch).
I usually slice up a fresh avocado on top.

I also use powdered potatoes that I prepare and eat right out of the ziplock bag.

Breakfast usually consists of apple cinnamon pancakes and a banana. I get Martha White Apple Cinnamon Muffin Mix and combine it with powdered whole milk, into freezer bags.
At camp, I mix in cold water to make the batter, cut off the corner of the bag and squirt it into the pan.

With some practice and a good simmer ring, an alcohol stove can cook almost anything you might want.