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Bell Pepper Nachos

These easy bell pepper nachos are a great low carb alternative to your favorite Mexican appetizer. Easy to make and ready to serve in 30 minutes.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 243 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 6 large bell peppers
  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • ¾ cup can black beans rinsed and drained
  • ¾ cup sweet yellow corn thawed
  • 1 Jalapeño sliced, optional
  • ½ to 1 cup reduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese blend

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Coat a large baking sheet (or 2 standard sheets) with nonstick oil or line with parchment paper.
  2. Use a small sharp knife to core the stem from the pepper. Then slice the pepper in half and then slice each half into 3 equal parts. Each pepper will create 6 “chips”. Lay the bell pepper chips on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer with the insides facing up.
  3. In a large heated skillet, stir the ground beef until its cooked through and crumbled. Add the taco seasoning, along with 2/3 cup water and stir. Add the black beans, corn and jalapeños, if using. Mix until well combined and heated through.
  4. Spoon the mixture over the bell pepper pieces. Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake until the cheese melts, about 10 minutes.
  5. Serve warm with your favorite toppings

Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftovers of the meat mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you have any assembled bell pepper nachos, you can store them in the fridge as well for up to 3 days, but the peppers may soften.
  • Loaded Bell Pepper Nachos Excerpted from Joy Bauer's Super Food: 150 Recipes for Eternal Youth. Copyright © 2020 

Nutrition Information

Calories 243kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 133mg (6%) Potassium 563mg (16%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 3880IU (78%) Vitamin C 157mg (174%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243

% Daily Value*

Calories 243kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 133mg 6%
Potassium 563mg 12%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 3880IU 78%
Vitamin C 157mg 174%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.