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Mini Bell Pepper Loaded Turkey "Nachos"

Loaded mini bell pepper nachos – game changer!! These low-carb nachos are loaded with turkey taco meat, cheese and all your favorite nacho toppings!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 187 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • Olive oil spray
  • 1  lb 93% lean ground turkey
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 onion (minced)
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 21 mini rainbow peppers (halved and seeded (about 13 oz seeded))
  • 1 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp light sour cream (thinned with 1 tbsp water)
  • 2 tbsp sliced black olives
  • 1 Jalapeño (sliced thin (optional))
  • chopped cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400F and line a large baking try with parchment or aluminum foil. Lightly spray with oil.
  2. Spray oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add onion, garlic and cilantro and saute about 2 minutes, add ground turkey, salt, garlic powder, cumin and cook meat for 4 to 5 minutes until meat is completely cooked through. Add 1/4 cup of tomato sauce and chicken broth, mix well and simmer on medium for about 5 minutes, remove from heat.
  4. Meanwhile, arrange mini peppers in a single layer, cut-side up close together.
  5. Fill each with cooked ground turkey mixture, then top with shredded cheese and jalapeno slices, if using.
  6. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until cheese is melted.
  7. Remove from oven and top with black olives, sour cream and cilantro. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving 7nachos Calories 187kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 6.5g (2%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4.5g (23%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 418mg (17%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.5g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 187

% Daily Value*

Serving 7nachos
Calories 187kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 6.5g 2%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4.5g 23%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 418mg 17%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.5g 1%

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