Bell Pepper Nachos

🥄 Ingredients

• 2 pounds mini bell peppers
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground turkey ((ground chicken or ground beef also work))
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning ((homemade or store-bought))
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, (drained and rinsed)
• 1 (15-ounce) can yellow corn, (drained and rinsed)
• 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
• For topping: diced avocados, diced onions, chopped cilantro, sour cream or Mexican crema

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Cut the stems and tops off the mini bell peppers, then cut in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and veins. Place on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer with the insides facing up. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, add ground turkey and taco seasoning. Mix together until the seasoning is well combined with the meat.

4. 4

   Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and taco seasoning. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until the meat is fully cooked.

5. 5

   Add the tomato paste and stir until it's fully combined with the ground turkey.

6. 6

   Stir in black beans and corn. Remove the skillet from the heat.

7. 7

   Spoon the ground turkey filling onto the mini bell peppers. Top with shredded cheese and bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove from the oven and top with cilantro, onions, avocados, and a drizzle of Mexican crema. Serve immediately.

📊 Nutrition (per serving)

Nutritional values are estimates from the original source.