Description
A light and flavorful twist on traditional nachos, these Skinny Bell Pepper Nacho Boats are packed with protein and vibrant vegetables, making them a healthy and customizable snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 bell peppers
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 3/4 cup salsa (no sugar added)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (reduced-fat, grated)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bell Peppers: Remove the seeds, core, and membrane from the bell peppers. Slice each into 6 vertical pieces to create boats.
- Cook the Ground Turkey: Heat a pan over medium-high heat, add ground turkey, and cook until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine Ingredients: Mix cooked turkey with chili powder, cumin, black pepper, sea salt, and salsa in a bowl.
- Fill the Bell Pepper Boats: Evenly distribute turkey mixture into the bell pepper slices and top with grated cheese.
- Bake: Place stuffed peppers on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and peppers are hot.
Notes
You can customize the recipe with optional ingredients like jalapeño peppers, avocado, or green onions. For softer peppers, add water to the dish and cover before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg