Mini Pepper Nachos

  • Serving Size4

    Ingredients

    • 2 small packages OR one large packages mini peppers 
    • 1 lb ground turkey or lean grass fed beef
    • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp ground cumin
    • 1 T chili powder
    • 1/2- 1 c organic salsa, no sugar added
    • pinch salt
    • 2 T chopped fresh cilantro
    • 1/4-1/3 c full fat feta cheese (optional)

    Directions

    1

    Preheat oven to 400 F.

    2

    Slice the peppers lengthwise, then remove the stem and seeds. Place on a baking sheet that has been lined with  parchment paper for easy clean up.

    3

    Place peppers in the oven for 12 minutes.

    4

    Place a large skillet over medium heat. Grease the skillet with approved oil. Add ground turkey and allow to cook through, breaking up the turkey into small pieces.

    5

    Cook about 7 minutes, until no longer pink in any place.

    6

    Add the garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salsa and pinch of salt. Allow to cool slightly while waiting on peppers to finish.

    7

    Stuff the peppers with a small spoon once they come out of the oven. Top with feta cheese (optional) or just sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro.

    8

    If you add the cheese, turn on the oven’s broiler. Place the nachos under the broiler for 2 minutes (use parchment paper to line the baking sheet with if you are going to use the broiler).

    9

    Serve hot or at room temperature.

    Recipe adapted from: bitesofwellness.com

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