Description
Mini Bell Pepper Nachos with Black Beans and Jalapeños offer a vibrant and healthy twist on traditional nachos. With colorful mini bell peppers as the base, these bite-sized treats are loaded with creamy black beans, zesty jalapeños, and melted cheese. Perfect for game day or cozy movie nights, this dish is quick to prepare and customizable to your taste. Delight your guests with these flavorful nachos that are both visually appealing and satisfying!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mini bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced jalapeños (adjust for spice preference)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the mini bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
- Arrange the pepper halves cut-side up on a lined baking sheet.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of black beans into each pepper half.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the filled peppers.
- Add sliced jalapeños on top of the cheese according to your heat preference.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Drizzle with sour cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pepper halves (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg