Bell Pepper Nacho Boats
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes
Yields: 18 boats | Serving: 2 boats | Calories: 145 | Total Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 293mg | Carbohydrates: 4g | Fiber: 1g | Sugars: 2g | Protein: 13g | SmartPoints: 4 |
Ingredients
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1 pound lean ground turkey
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1 teaspoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
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3/4 cup salsa, no sugar added
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1 cup grated cheddar cheese, reduced-fat
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3 bell peppers
Directions
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Remove seeds, core, and membrane from bell peppers then slice each one into 6 verticle pieces where they dip down. Set sliced bell peppers aside.
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Cook ground turkey over medium-high heat, breaking up as it cooks. Cook until the turkey loses it’s pink color and is cooked through. Drain off any fat.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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Combine cooked turkey with spices and salsa. Evenly distribute mixture into the bell pepper boats, top with cheese.
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Bake on a parchment lined baking sheet for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and peppers are hot. Optional ingredients: sliced Jalepeno peppers, diced avocado, fat-free Greek yogurt or sour cream, or sliced green onions.
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NOTE: If you prefer much softer bell peppers, add a few tablespoons water to the bottom of a large casserole dish, add filled nachos, cover tightly with foil and bake 15 minutes.