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A tasty and healthy quinoa casserole full of veggies, protein, and cheese that has been melted. Great for a healthy meal!

Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed. 2 cups vegetable broth. 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed. 1 cup corn kernels, frozen or canned. 1 bell pepper, diced. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1 teaspoon cumin. 1 teaspoon chili powder. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh cilantro for garnish.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 375F 190C. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked and liquid is absorbed. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from the oven, let it cool for a few minutes, and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve warm and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

The Noble Pig Cheesy Chicken and Avocado Melts are a tasty and filling sandwich choice. The soft chicken, the creamy avocado, and the flavorful guacamole spread are all melted together with cheddar cheese.

Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Salt and pepper, to taste. 1 tablespoon olive oil. 4 slices of bread. 2 avocados, sliced. 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. 1/2 cup guacamole homemade or store-bought. 1/4 cup diced red onion. 1/4 cup diced tomatoes. 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. 1/4 cup sour cream. 1/4 cup mayonnaise. 1 clove garlic, minced. 1 teaspoon lime juice.

Instructions: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken breasts until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and slice into thin strips. Place bread slices on a baking sheet. Layer avocado slices on two of the bread slices. Top with sliced chicken and shredded cheddar cheese. Place the remaining bread slices on top to form sandwiches. In a small bowl, mix together guacamole, diced red onion, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, sour cream, mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lime juice to make a creamy guacamole spread. Spread the guacamole mixture on top of the sandwiches. Bake in a preheated oven at 350F 175C for about 10 minutes, or until the sandwiches are heated through and the cheese is melted. Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

A delightful blend of creamy goat cheese, fresh cucumber, and sweet honey, all melted together in a crispy grilled cheese sandwich.

Ingredients: 8 slices of bread. 4 oz goat cheese, softened. 1 cucumber, thinly sliced. 4 tbsp honey. Butter for spreading.

Instructions: Four pieces of bread should be covered in goat cheese. Put slices of cucumber on top of the goat cheese. Add a tablespoon of honey to each sandwich and cover the cucumber slices with it. Add the last four slices of bread on top to make a sandwich. Put butter on the outside of each sandwich. Place the pan on medium heat. Put the sandwiches in the pan and cook for three to four minutes on each side, until both sides are golden brown. On a diagonal, cut the sandwiches and serve them hot.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes