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This easy hummus and avocado sandwich is a delicious and nutritious meal option. Packed with creamy avocado, protein-rich hummus, and fresh vegetables, it's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

Ingredients: 6 slices whole wheat bread. 1 ripe avocado, mashed. 1/2 cup hummus. 1 medium tomato, sliced. 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced. 1 cup baby spinach leaves.

Instructions: Toast the whole wheat bread until it turns golden brown. On three pieces of bread, spread mashed avocado out evenly. On the last three slices of bread, spread hummus out evenly. On top of the avocado-covered bread slices, arrange slices of tomato, red onion, and baby spinach. Put a piece of bread covered in hummus on top of each sandwich. Cut each sandwich in half across the middle and serve right away.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

This Thai cucumber salad with cashews is a bright and refreshing dish made with crunchy cashews, crisp cucumbers, and a dressing that is tangy, sweet, and a little spicy. It goes well with a lot of things or by itself as a light meal.

Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced. 1/2 cup cashews, chopped. 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced. 1/4 cup lime juice. 2 tablespoons soy sauce. 1 tablespoon maple syrup. 1 tablespoon sesame oil. 1 teaspoon chili flakes. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Put chopped cashews, red onion, cilantro, and sliced cucumbers in a large bowl. Mix the soy sauce, maple syrup, chili flakes, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl using a whisk. Add the dressing to the cucumber mix and mix it all together by tossing. Before you serve the salad, let it sit for at least 10 minutes. If you want, you can add more cilantro and cashews as a garnish. Have fun with your Thai cucumber salad!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

There is a healthy and tasty casserole with quinoa, butternut squash, black beans, corn, and a layer of melted cheddar cheese on top.

Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed. 2 cups butternut squash, diced. 1 onion, finely chopped. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed. 1 cup corn kernels. 1 teaspoon cumin. 1 teaspoon paprika. 1/2 teaspoon chili powder. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 cups vegetable broth. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Fresh cilantro for garnish.

Instructions: Before you start cooking, heat the oven to 375F 190C. The onion and garlic should be cooked in a large skillet until they become clear. Put the corn, black beans, and butternut squash in the pan. Bring it to a boil. Salt and pepper should be added along with the quinoa. Put in the vegetable broth and raise the heat. Wrap it up and cook for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is done and the water is absorbed. Put the mixture in a casserole dish and top it with shredded cheddar cheese. Put it in an oven that is already hot and bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese melts and bubbles. Add fresh cilantro as a garnish before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

These cheeseburger hand pies are a fun twist on the classic cheeseburger. They're perfect for a quick and easy dinner or for packing in lunchboxes. The flaky pie crust holds a savory filling of seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, diced onions, and pickles, all flavored with ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1/2 cup diced onion. 1/2 cup diced pickles. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1/4 cup ketchup. 1 tbsp mustard. 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce. 1/2 tsp garlic powder. 1/2 tsp onion powder. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 sheets refrigerated pie crust.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 375F 190C. In a skillet, cook ground beef and onions over medium heat until beef is browned and onions are softened. Drain excess fat, then stir in pickles, cheese, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until well combined. Roll out the pie crusts and cut each into 4 equal squares. Spoon beef mixture onto one half of each square, leaving a border around the edge. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and crimp the edges to seal. Place hand pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and heated through. Serve warm and enjoy!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes