Description
A healthy and vibrant twist on traditional nachos using bell peppers as the base, filled with delicious ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large bell peppers
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sour cream and guacamole for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- Place the bell pepper halves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Mix black beans, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Spoon the mixture evenly into each bell pepper half.
- Top with shredded cheese and jalapeños if using.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm with sour cream and guacamole on the side.
Notes
Feel free to customize your nachos with additional toppings like olives or onions. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg