#fillingmeals

A refreshing and nutritious twist on Cowboy Caviar, incorporating quinoa for added protein and texture. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal or side dish.

Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa. 2 cups water. 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed. 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced. 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped. 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. 1 avocado, diced. 1/3 cup lime juice. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 teaspoon cumin. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked and water is absorbed. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and avocado. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

A delightful combination of spicy buffalo flavors with succulent grilled shrimp, paired with a creamy and tangy blue cheese dip. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying appetizer or main dish.

Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined. 1/4 cup hot sauce. 2 tbsp butter, melted. 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Salt and pepper to taste. 1/2 cup Greek yogurt. 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese. 1 tbsp lemon juice. 1/4 tsp onion powder. 1/4 tsp dried dill. 1/4 tsp dried parsley. 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce.

Instructions: Warm the grill up to a medium-high level. Put garlic powder, salt, pepper, hot sauce, and melted butter in a small bowl. Throw the shrimp into the mixture and coat them all evenly. If you want the shrimp to be fully cooked and a little charred, grill them for two to three minutes on each side. Mix the blue cheese, onion powder, dried dill and parsley, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce in a different bowl until everything is well mixed. Grilled shrimp should be served with blue cheese dip on the side. Have fun!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes

These chicken sausage subs are packed with flavor and make for a satisfying meal. They're easy to make and customizable with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients: 4 chicken sausages. 4 sub sandwich rolls. 1 onion, thinly sliced. 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced. 4 slices provolone cheese. 1/4 cup marinara sauce. 1 tablespoon olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste. Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, pickles.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F 175C. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and bell peppers, season with salt and pepper, and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. In the same skillet, add chicken sausages and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Slice the sub sandwich rolls horizontally and place them on a baking sheet. Place a slice of provolone cheese on one side of each roll. Divide the cooked onions and bell peppers among the rolls, then place a cooked chicken sausage on top. Spoon marinara sauce over the chicken sausages. Top each sub with optional toppings if desired, then place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the subs are heated through. Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

This is a quick and tasty taco soup recipe that can be made in the slow cooker or Instant Pot. When you add your favorite toppings to hearty ingredients, it's a meal that will fill you up any day.

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1 onion, diced. 1 bell pepper, diced. 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed. 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed. 1 can 15 oz corn, drained. 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes. 1 packet taco seasoning. 1 cup beef broth. Salt and pepper to taste. Toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped green onions, cilantro.

Instructions: In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat. Add diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet, cook until softened. Transfer beef, onion, and bell pepper mixture to the Instant Pot or slow cooker. Add black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, and beef broth. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. For Instant Pot: Close lid, set to high pressure, and cook for 8 minutes. Natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release. For slow cooker: Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Serve hot, garnished with shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions, and cilantro. Enjoy your delicious Easy Taco Soup!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes