Description
These Bell Pepper Nachos are a healthier twist on classic nachos, using bell peppers as the base instead of chips. Loaded with seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, and melted cheese, they are a flavorful and satisfying snack or meal.
Ingredients
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Bell Pepper Nachos:
- 6 large bell peppers
- 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. Coat a large baking sheet with nonstick oil or parchment paper.
- Prepare bell peppers: Core and slice the bell peppers into chips. Arrange them on the baking sheet.
- Cook the filling: In a skillet, cook and crumble the ground beef. Add taco seasoning, water, black beans, corn, and jalapeños. Heat through.
- Assemble: Spoon the beef mixture over the bell pepper chips. Top with cheese.
- Bake: Bake until cheese melts, about 10 minutes.
- Serve: Top with your favorite toppings and serve warm.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Assembled nachos can also be stored in the fridge, but peppers may soften.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 243 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 133mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 48mg
