Bell pepper nachos
6
Points®
Total time: 50 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 30 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: 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
Chili powder
1.5 Tbsp
Ground cumin
2 tsp
Paprika
1 tsp
Table salt
1 tsp
Garlic powder
0.5 tsp
Onion powder
0.5 tsp
Dried oregano
0.5 tsp
Cayenne pepper
0.25 tsp
Uncooked 99% fat-free ground turkey breast
12 oz
Water
0.5 cup(s)
Apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp
Unpacked light brown sugar
1.5 tsp
Sweet mini baby bell pepper(s)
21 item(s)
Reduced fat cheddar cheese
1.25 cup(s), shredded
Jalapeño pepper(s)
2 small
Large canned ripe black olive(s)
8 olive(s)
Light sour cream
0.25 cup(s)
Cilantro
4 Tbsp
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 nachos
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