Taco Bowl 

When you have pain and inflammation like I do you learn what to eat and what to stay away from. I have learned to manage my pain by eating healthy .

With Bone problems I have tried many things but this way of eating is great 

It’s easy to eat healthy and use lots of spices to help that inflammation.

Listed below is a quick easy Taco Bowl
INGREDIENTS

Grilled Veggies

* ⅔ cup zucchini, halved and sliced

* ⅔ cup sliced bell peppers (red, green and yellow)

* ¼ red onion, thin sliced

* ⅔ cup sliced mushrooms

* 1 handful baby spinach, roughly chopped

* ¼ tsp salt

1 cup Morning star protein crumbles

Taco Rice & Beans

* 1⅓ cups cooked white or brown rice

* 1 can black beans or pinto beans rinsed and drained

* 3 tbsp taco sauce and what I do is take 

* 1 Tablespoon curcumin and 

* 1teaspoon garlic 

* 1 Tablespoon chili powder mix together and cook crumbles and beans in it

Toppings

* 1 vine-ripened tomato, chopped

* 1 handful baby spinach, roughly chopped

* 2-4 tbsp guacamole

* 2-4 tbsp salsa

* 2+ handfuls of tortilla chips

More Optional Toppings

* ¼ cup Daiya Mozzarella, Cheddar, or Pepperjack style shreds

* fresh lime juice or wedges

* extra taco sauce for drizzling

* jalapeño, thin sliced

* cilantro, chopped

* salsa baked tofu

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine cooked rice, rinsed black beans, and taco sauce and crumbles heat on top of stove on medium for 5 to 6 minutes 

2. Preheat grill or skillet (high heat). Spray with non-stick cooking spray or brush with vegetable oil (about 2-3 tsp.)

3. Cook bell pepper, red onion, and zucchini for about 4 min. 

4. Add mushrooms, sprinkle with salt and cook for another 5-6 minutes or until veggies are tender. Add spinach and cook until just wilted.

5. To serve: Scoop ¾ cup of rice and bean mixture into a bowl and add ½ of the grilled veggies. 

6. Top with a handful of fresh greens (iceberg lettuce or spinach), fresh chopped tomato, 2 handfuls of crushed tortilla chips, 1-2 tbsp of guacamole, and 1-2 tbsp of salsa. 

7. Add any optional topping you desire (fresh cilantro, Daiya cheese, fresh lime juice, salsa baked tofu, extra taco sauce, etc….