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….
