Bell Pepper Nachos
Mini pepper nachos are a high-protein, veggie-packed twist on a classic favorite and ready in just 20 minutes! Whether you’re making them for a quick weeknight dinner or serving them at your next game-day celebration, these nachos are so delicious they’ll disappear even with the pickiest eaters!
Servings 4
Calories 172kcal
Ingredients
- 2 small packages mini peppers organic if possible
- 1 pound ground turkey see alternatives below
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2- 1 cup organic salsa
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- non-stick spray avocado oil, olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Prep the baking sheet by adding parchment paper and spraying with avocado oil.
- Prep the peppers: Remove the stem, slice in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Place peppers cut side up on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake peppers in 400F oven for 12 minutes.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add ground turkey and allow to cook through, breaking up the turkey into small pieces. Cook about 7 minutes or until no longer pink.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup organic salsa. Stir well. If you like this more saucy, add the additional 1/2 cup salsa. Allow to cool slightly while waiting on peppers to finish.
- Stuff the peppers with a small spoon once they come out of the oven. Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro.
- Add your favorite toppings. Serve hot or at room temperature.
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Notes
Tips
- When cutting the mini bell peppers, try to cut them so that they have a cavity to fill (vs being flat). This helps the nacho filling to stay in the peppers.
- If you can't find mini bell peppers, just cut bell peppers into strips.
- Ground beef
- Ground lamb
- Ground bison
- Ground chicken
- Walnut taco meat
- Store in airtight container up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Reheat in microwave (1:30 minutes) or preheated 400F oven for 7-10 minutes or air fryer at 375F for 4-5 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g
