Description
Satisfy your cravings with a healthy twist on nachos: Bell Pepper Nachos! This vibrant dish replaces traditional tortilla chips with colorful bell peppers, creating a fresh and nutritious alternative. Layered with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and your favorite toppings, these nachos are perfect for any occasion, from game day to family dinners. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress everyone at the table. Plus, you can customize it with toppings like jalapeños and avocado to suit your taste. Dive into this delightful dish that combines fun presentation with delicious flavors!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Diced tomatoes
- Diced red onion
- Sliced black olives
- Sour cream (for topping)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Halve the bell peppers and place them cut side up on a baking sheet.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef seasoned with salt, black pepper, chili powder, and cumin until browned; drain excess fat.
- Fill each pepper half with cooked beef and top with cheese, tomatoes, onions, and olives.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with sour cream and cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed half pepper (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg