Bell Pepper Nachos


Points

Total Time: 50 min

Prep: 20 min

Cook: 30 min

Serves: 6

Easy

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 cups 50% reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 small Jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 8 large canned ripe black olives, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup light sour cream
  • 4 tbsp cilantro, chopped


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Arrange pepper halves, cut-side up, in a single layer on prepared pan.
  5. Evenly divide turkey mixture among peppers and sprinkle with cheese; top with jalapeno slices, if using.
  6. Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, 8-10 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven; top with olives, sour cream, and cilantro. Serve immediately.
  8. Serving Size: 7 Bell Pepper Nachos.
 
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