Description
These Bell Pepper Nachos are a healthy and flavorful alternative to traditional nachos. Colorful bell pepper slices are topped with a savory mixture of seasoned ground turkey or beef, black beans, corn, and melted cheese, then finished with your favorite toppings. Perfect for a light dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large bell peppers (any color), sliced into wide strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef
Seasoning:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Toppings:
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Chopped tomatoes, avocado, green onions, jalapeños, and cilantro for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the bell peppers: Arrange the bell pepper slices on the baking sheet.
- Cook the filling: In a skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and meat. Add seasoning, beans, and corn.
- Assemble the nachos: Spoon the filling over the bell pepper slices and top with cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Top: Remove from oven and add desired toppings.
- Serve: Enjoy warm!
Notes
- For a low-carb option, skip the beans and corn.
- These make a great appetizer or light dinner and are naturally gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
