5.0 from 21 votes
Mini Pepper Nachos
The ultimate low carb nachos are made by loading mini peppers with all of your favorite nacho toppings, like cheese and veggies, for a healthy, gluten free & keto recipe, perfect for parties, game day and Super Bowl Sunday!
Prep Time
19 mins
Cook Time
19 mins
Total Time
29 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 344 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning click link for easy homemade recipe
- 15 oz can corn drained & rinsed
- 15 oz can black beans drained & rinsed
- 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies do not drain
- 2 lbs mini peppers de-stemmed & sliced in half
- 3 cups Mexican blend cheese
- ¼ cup nacho sliced jalapeños
Optional Toppings:
- diced tomatoes
- sour cream
- Guacamole or avocado
- 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.
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Notes
- The nutritional information provided does not include the optional toppings.
- Total carbs for the recipe are 25 per serving. Omit the black beans to make this recipe keto approved and bring the carb count down to 16 per serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
344kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
671mg
(28%)
Potassium
734mg
(21%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
3942mg
(79%)
Vitamin C
151mg
(168%)
Calcium
316mg
(32%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344
% 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.