Description
Indulge in a delightful twist on a classic favorite with our Bell Pepper Nachos! These low-carb nachos serve as the perfect substitute for traditional tortilla chips, making them an excellent choice for health-conscious snackers. Vibrant bell peppers act as crunchy vehicles for your favorite toppings, while lean ground beef or turkey, seasoned beans, and melted cheese create a satisfying flavor explosion. Perfect for game days, casual gatherings, or quick family dinners, this recipe takes only 30 minutes from prep to plate. Add your personal touch with customizable toppings like guacamole or salsa to elevate your nacho experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large bell peppers
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- ¾ cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- ¾ cup sweet yellow corn (thawed)
- ½ to 1 cup reduced-fat shredded Mexican cheese blend
- Optional: jalapeño slices, sour cream, guacamole
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare baking sheet with nonstick spray or parchment paper.
- Core and slice bell peppers into 'chips,' placing them on the baking sheet.
- In a skillet, cook ground meat until browned; add taco seasoning and water, mixing well. Stir in black beans, corn, and jalapeños.
- Spoon meat mixture over bell pepper chips and top with cheese.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve warm with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 nacho pieces (80g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg