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Bell Pepper Nachos

A healthy twist on traditional nachos using bell peppers as a base, topped with cheese, beans, and fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Bell Peppers
  • 4 pieces bell peppers any color
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup salsa your choice of heat
  • 1 avocado sliced for topping
  • 1/4 cup sour cream for serving
  • 1/4 cup jalapeños sliced, optional
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Bell Peppers
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
Assemble the Nachos
  1. Place the bell pepper halves on a baking sheet, cut side up. Layer black beans, shredded cheese, and jalapeños on top of each half.
Bake
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and top with salsa, avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences. You can add cooked ground meat or other vegetables as desired.

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