Low Carb Mini Bell Pepper Nachos Recipe
Veggies like mini bell peppers are a perfect replacement for corn or flour chips on a low-carb diet. They really hold their crunch, even in a heavy dip through the guac. You can even enjoy low carb mini bell pepper nachos as a ketogenic lunch or snack.
If you are gluten-free or on a low-carb diet you are probably already dipping crunchy veggies into your favorite salsa or guacamole. Why not take those mini bell peppers another step forward and satisfy your craving for some spicy, cheesy, and gooey nachos?
Low carb mini bell pepper nachos are a healthy snack that easily fits into your healthy meal planning and also makes a great gluten-free snack or lunch.
Once you do, they will be a hit not only for the low-carb eaters in your life but for anyone who appreciates a good tray of nachos. Load up a tray of these colorful and deliciously low-carb nachos for a quick, help-yourself meal or a late-night crowd-pleasing snack.
You can probably already find all the taco seasonings you need in your pantry, which makes these nachos so convenient. They are sure to become a family favorite.
Low Carb Mini Bell Pepper Nachos Recipe
Everyone wants an easy way to enjoy foods they love but also to feel good about what they eat. There are times when those two things don’t mix.
The trick is finding ways around the parts of a recipe that are unhealthy, or that go against your diet. This low carb mini bell pepper nachos recipe is a great example.
Instead of using tortilla chips, you can use mini bell peppers. You can substitute ground beef for ground turkey. Everything else will be normal, like red onions, garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, oregano, salsa, cilantro, and olives.
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
In a large, non-stick skillet, over medium heat, begin to brown the ground turkey and chopped red onion. When the turkey is nearly browned, add in the minced garlic.
Remove from heat.
Add all the spices and salsa. Stir to combine all ingredients.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper or foil and arrange the halved peppers on the sheet.
Spoon the turkey mixture over each of the peppers. Then top with the shredded cheese. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the nachos from the oven and top with black olives, fresh cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream.
Serve warm with avocado on the side.
You cannot go wrong with any low carb toppings so feel free to add your own favorites to this low carb mini bell pepper nachos.
Low Carb Mini Bell Pepper Nachos
Ingredients
- 1 Lb Mini Bell Peppers Cut in half and remove the seeds
- 1 Lb Ground Turkey
- 1/2 Cup Red Onion
- 1 Garlic Clove Minced
- 1 Tsp Chili Powder
- 1 Tsp Ground Cumin
- 1/2 Tsp Oregano
- 1/4 Tsp Salt
- 1 Cup Prepared Salsa No sugar added
- 1 Cup Fresh Cilantro Removed from stem and roughly chopped
- 1 Cup Black Olives Sliced
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheese
- Sliced Avocado
- 1 Cup Sour Cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large, non-stick skillet, over medium heat, begin to brown the ground turkey and chopped red onion. When the turkey is nearly browned, add in the minced garlic.
- Remove from heat.
- Add all the spices and salsa. Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper or foil and arrange the halved peppers on the sheet.
- Spoon the turkey mixture over each of the peppers. Then top with the shredded cheese. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the nachos from the oven and top with black olives, fresh cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Serve warm with avocado on the side.
- You cannot go wrong with any low carb toppings so feel free to add your own favorites to this recipe.
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