Check out this twist on classic nachos! Tricolor baby bell peppers make a colorful, tasty swap for chips, plus they are loaded with nutrients. To streamline the prep for this recipe, use your favorite taco seasoning instead of the first 8 ingredients. Cider vinegar and brown sugar add moisture and sweetness to super-lean ground turkey. This protein-packed spin on a game day classic is sure to stay in your regular recipe rotation. It's a craving-satisfier and crowd-pleaser. Try this recipe with lean ground beef or vegetarian ground meat to change things up. Serve these nachos with wedges of lime on the side.
Ingredients
1½ tbsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp table salt
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
12 oz uncooked 99% fat-free ground turkey breast
½ cup water
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1½ tsp unpacked light brown sugar
21 sweet mini baby bell peppers, halved and seeded
1¼ cup 50% reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 small Jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced (optional)
8 olives large canned ripe black olives, thinly sliced
¼ cup light sour cream
4 tbsp cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
To make turkey seasoning, in a small bowl, mix together chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and cayenne (or swap in taco seasoning); set aside.
Place turkey in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook, breaking apart meat with back of spoon, until no longer pink, 4-5 minutes. Sprinkle turkey with seasoning mixture and stir in water; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed, 5-10 minutes. Stir in vinegar and sugar; simmer 2-3 minutes more.
Arrange pepper halves, cut-side up, in a single layer on prepared pan.
Evenly divide turkey mixture among peppers and sprinkle with cheese; top with jalapeño slices, if using.
Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, 8-10 minutes.
Remove from oven; top with olives, sour cream, and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Serving Size: 7 nachos!
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