Summer Ground Turkey Taco Bowl

Zucchini, yellow squash and corn are abundant all Summer long. So, I created this Summer Ground Turkey Bowl that's full of veggies and lean ground turkey. The best part is that you don't need to turn on your oven. And, instead of heating up tortillas, you eat this with tortilla chips, saving you time and keeping your kitchen cool.

Servings: 3-4 people

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. oil (avocado, grapeseed or olive oil), divided

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 1 medium yellow or white onion, diced

• 1 medium zucchini/yellow squash, sliced 1/8 inch thick and cut into 1-inch pieces

• 1 lb. ground turkey (93% or leaner)

• Taco seasoning (3/4 Tbsp. chili powder, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 3/4 tsp. onion powder, 1/2 tsp. ground cumin, 1/2 tsp. dried oregano, 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper)

• 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt

• 1/4 tsp. Black Pepper

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained

• 1/4 cup water

• 3/4 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen), optional

• 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro

• Toppings, optional (Shredded Mexican Cheese, Salsa, Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream, Guacamole or Diced Avocado, Sliced jalapeno, Radishes, Pickled Onions, Tortilla Chips, Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Heat a large pan to medium high. When hot, add 1 Tbsp. of oil. Add onion and cook for 1-2 minutes. Then add bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add squash and cook for another 4-5 minutes, until they’ve released water and softened. Once all vegetables are cooked, remove and place in a bowl and set aside.

2.  Add the other 1 Tbsp. of oil and swirl around pan. Add the ground turkey and break up in the pan. Add the taco seasoning, salt and pepper. Continue cooking the ground turkey and breaking it up until it’s cooked. Add the garlic and cook another minute.

3. Add the vegetables back into the pan and add the black beans. Give it a stir, add 1/4 cup water and cover with a lid. Turn down to very low and cook for 5 minutes. Add corn and cook another 5 minutes. Turn off heat, add cilantro and serve in bowls.

4. Sprinkle with cheese, salsa and other toppings. To finish it, either crumble a few tortilla chips on top, or place a few whole tortilla chips in for dipping.