Low Carb Bell Pepper Nachos (no chips)

A healthy twist on a classic appetizer, Bell Pepper Nachos. We skipped the chips and used bell peppers for a low carb recipe made with seasoned ground beef, bell peppers, and cheese

Nachos, typically loaded with excess sodium and poor quality oils, can bother the digestion of some when they are served on a bed of fried corn or whole wheat tortilla chips, and can be high in saturated fat.

When cardiovascular health is a top priority for midlife women and men, we must limit inflammatory oils, excess sodium and unhealthy saturated fats from prepared, packaged foods, and fatty meats.

Why you will love these healthy nachos

• made with lean ground beef
• more fibre than traditional nachos
• do not contain corn or gluten
• protein-rich
• free from inflammatory oils
• greatly reduced sodium

How to make bell pepper nachos

1. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, or an oven-safe baking dish, and preheat the oven to 400F
2. Slice bell peppers lengthwise in half or quarters (cut from top to bottom), and remove the seeds. Lay them hollow side up on the baking sheet and set aside
3. In the meantime, sautée lean ground beef, chicken or turkey in a frying pan, along with diced onion and homemade taco seasoning
4. Divide the seasoned meat into each of the peppers, top with cheese and bake for 15 minutes to melt the cheese
5. Optional: garnish with chives, jalapeno peppers, and serve with easy homemade guacamole and sour cream

What to serve with bell pepper nachos

• make them vegetarian with black beans instead of ground meat
• jalapeño peppers
• diced tomatoes
• cilantro
• plain yogurt with chives
• sour cream
• refried beans
• guacamole

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Low Carb Bell Pepper Nachos (no chips)

A healthy twist on a classic appetizer, Bell Pepper Nachos. We skipped the chips and used bell peppers for a low carb recipe made with seasoned ground beef, bell peppers, and cheese

Course Menopause Mains, Menopause Snacks

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword 30 minute meals, appetizer, gluten free, grain-free

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 216kcal

Author Jen Casey, Holistic Nutritionist

Ingredients

• 4 bell peppers halved or quartered, and cored
• 1 pound ground chicken, beef, or turkey
• 1 cup grated cheese
• 1/2 yellow or red onion finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove minced

Taco seasoning

• 1 Tbsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano or parsley
• 1/4 cup warm water or broth

Optional toppings

• Optional toppings
• sour cream
• guacamole
• jalapeno peppers
• fresh cilantro
• salsa

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400F
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or prepare a large baking dish
• Cut the bell peppers lengthwise (top to bottom) in half or quarters and remove the seeds. Set them hollow side up in the baking dish or sheet pan
• Heat a frying pan on low-medium heat with some olive oil. Sautee the meat until browned, aprox 10 minutes. Add in the diced onion and minced garlic and cook until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes
• Heat a frying pan on low-medium heat with some olive oil. Sautee the meat until browned, aprox 10 minutes. Add in the diced onion and minced garlic and cook until onions are translucent
• Serve with toppings and condiments of choice
• Spoon the seasoned meat mixture into the bell peppers, top with grated cheese, and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, aprox 15 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 628mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3180IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 1mg