Description
These Bell Pepper Nachos are a healthier twist on traditional nachos, using bell peppers as the base instead of tortilla chips. Packed with flavorful toppings, these nachos are perfect for a delicious and satisfying snack or meal.
Ingredients
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Bell Pepper Nachos:
- 6 large bell peppers
For the Meat Topping:
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 3/4 cup sweet yellow corn, thawed
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
- 1/2 to 1 cup reduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese blend
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with nonstick oil or parchment paper.
- Prepare the bell peppers: Core and slice the bell peppers into chips, arranging them on the baking sheet.
- Cook the meat topping: Cook and crumble the ground beef in a skillet, then add taco seasoning, water, black beans, corn, and jalapeños. Mix well.
- Assemble the nachos: Spoon the meat mixture over the bell pepper chips, top with cheese, and bake until melted.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
