Is it just me, or is there something about the word “nacho” that just screams comfort food? I have a recipe for you that will give you all the TLC of nachos, but with a flavorful & nutritious twist. These Bell Pepper Nacho Boats are a super simple and crowd-pleasing appetizer to bring along with you to a party, or even just to have at home. They also happen to be very low in carbs, for my Keto peeps out there.
Bell Pepper Nacho Boats
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 Divine Flavor organic bell peppers
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and nonstick spray.
- Clean and dry the bell peppers then remove the seeds and core. Slice each pepper into 5-6 vertical pieces and set aside.
- In a large stovetop pan, cook the ground turkey in olive oil on medium-high heat until it’s fully cooked through.
- Let the turkey cool for a few minutes before adding in the spices and salsa. Combine well.
- Add the turkey mixture into the bell pepper boats and top with cheese.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. *
* If you’d like your peppers to be softer, you can put the filled “boats” in a large casserole dish, add 1/4 cup of water, cover tightly with foil and bake for 10-15 minutes.
Just look at that bite-sized, cheesy perfection!
These are seriously delish just as they are, but as with with nachos you can add whatever toppings you’d like! I topped mine with some avocado, a dollop of sour cream and guacamole seasoning.
Using organic bell peppers as the base of the nachos is such a delicious and healthy way to get your nacho fix. I loved using fresh & organic Divine Flavor bell peppers. Divine Flavor is a Mexican family-run and grower-owned fruit and vegetable distribution company based out of Arizona. Divine Flavor believes in growing better food for a better world meaning taking care of both its people and the environment. They produce fresh, non-GMO foods grown in nutrient-rich, never over-farmed soil.
These recipe can be adjusted as you like, using either a different type of meat, or even beans for a vegetarian version.
As always, if you make these or any of my other recipes I’d love to see how they turned out! Be sure to tag me on Instagram @Hungry.Blonde 🙂 xoxo GG
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