Bell Pepper Nachos
This healthy dish uses bell pepper instead of traditional tortilla chips. For added flavor, top with chopped cilantro, green onions or black olives!
Average Cost: $7.81 
Prep Time: 20 minutes 
Average Cook Time: 15 minutes 
Average Servings: 8 Recipe Source: FoodHero.org
Ingredients
- 4 Bell peppers
- 1 Cup salsa
- 2 Tsp seasoning (try a mixture-chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, pepper)
- 2 Cups cooked meat (chopped or shredded), beans, or tofu
- 1/2 Cup shredded cheese
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2
Wash bell peppers, remove seeds and cut into bite-size pieces. Arrange pieces close together in a single layer on a large foil-lined baking sheet.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, combine salsa, seasonings and meat, beans or tofu. Spoon the mixture evenly over pepper pieces then top with cheese.
Step 4
Bake for 15 minutes, or until peppers are heated through and cheese is melted. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Utensils Needed
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Measuring utensils
- Baking sheet
- Foil
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 1/8 Recipe
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 280 |
| Total Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 55 mg |
| Sodium | 230 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 32 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Total Sugars | 4 g |
| Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 22 g |