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Bell Pepper Nachos

A healthy twist on traditional nachos using bell peppers instead of tortilla chips, topped with cheese, beans, and your favorite toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Bell Peppers
  • 4 pieces Bell Peppers Any color
Toppings
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1 cup Black Beans Canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium Tomato Diced
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream For serving
  • 1/4 cup Jalapeños Sliced, optional
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Slice the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
  3. Place the bell pepper halves on a baking sheet, cut side up.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cumin and chili powder.
Assembly
  1. Layer black beans, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese into each bell pepper half.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving
  1. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
  2. Top with jalapeños and serve with sour cream on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences.

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