Description
Mini Bell Pepper Turkey Nachos offer a colorful and healthy twist on traditional nachos. These bite-sized delights feature crunchy mini bell peppers stuffed with savory ground turkey, topped with gooey melted cheese, and finished with zesty salsa and fresh toppings. Perfect for game nights or casual dinners, this easy-to-make dish is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mini bell peppers (halved and seeded)
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup salsa (mild or spicy)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange halved mini bell peppers cut-side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning as desired.
- Fill each pepper half with the cooked turkey and top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and finish with salsa, chopped green onions, and a dollop of sour cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 stuffed peppers (180g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg