Mini Pepper Nachos
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Mini Pepper Nachos
Description
This recipe begins by cooking ground turkey with taco seasoning, then mixing in canned corn, black beans, and diced tomatoes with green chilies for a flavorful filling. Mini peppers are halved and seeded, making natural cups that hold the turkey mixture. The assembly is topped with shredded Mexican blend cheese and sliced jalapenos, then baked at a high temperature to melt the cheese and soften the peppers.
The resulting dish offers a combination of tender turkey, sweet corn, hearty beans, and creamy melted cheese inside sweet, slightly crisp peppers. Jalapenos add a moderate heat that can be adjusted with optional toppings like sour cream, avocado, salsa, and fresh cilantro for varied flavor and texture contrasts.
These mini pepper nachos are a convenient, portioned appetizer or snack suited for gatherings or casual meals. The filling can be modified to lower carbohydrate content by omitting beans, making it friendly for low-carb diets. They can be served immediately and accompanied by preferred toppings to enrich the experience.
Nutrition information excludes optional toppings. Removing black beans lowers carbs while keeping flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey lean
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning click link for easy homemade recipe
- 15 oz corn drained & rinsed, canned
- 15 oz black beans drained & rinsed, canned
- 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies do not drain, canned
- 2 lbs mini pepper de-stemmed & sliced in half
- 3 cups Mexican blend cheese
- ¼ cup jalapeno pepper nacho sliced
Optional Toppings:
- diced tomatoes
- sour cream
- avocado or guacamole
- salsa
- cilantro
- hot sauce
Instructions
- Add the ground turkey to a large skillet over medium heat, cook 6-7 minutes.
- Add the taco seasoning, corn, black beans and diced tomatoes with green chilies, continue cooking for 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Arrange the mini peppers on a large baking sheet, cover with the turkey mixture, then the cheese and jalapenos.
- Place in the oven for 10 minutes.
- Remove and top with the optional toppings of your choice.
Notes
- Optional toppings include diced tomatoes, sour cream, avocado or guacamole, salsa, cilantro, and hot sauce to customize flavor and heat.
- The provided nutrition info does not count optional toppings, which can affect carb totals.
- Omit black beans to reduce carbs and adapt this recipe to a keto-friendly profile.
- Cooking mini peppers in the oven softens them while retaining their natural sweetness, complementing the savory filling.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 344kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 671mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 734mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3942mg | 79% |
| Vitamin C | 151mg | 168% |
| Calcium | 316mg | 32% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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