Healthy Taco Pasta – Goodness With G

Ingredients

• 1 box pasta of choice (I used Banza chickpea pasta), cooked according to package directions
• 1 lb ground turkey or ground beef
• 1 large red bell pepper (or 2 small), diced
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained & rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans
• 1 can (4 oz - I used Trader Joe's brand) green chilis (optional)
• 1 packet taco seasoning (I used the spicy mix from Siete Foods)
• 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil
• salt & pepper
• toppings of choice (cilantro, sliced avocado, shredded cheese, etc)