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Bell Pepper Nachos

Bell Pepper Nachos

5 Ratings
5 Ratings
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Bell Pepper Nachos
Makes: 8 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Try this deliciously different way to use bell peppers. Use any color of peppers and any type of beans.

Ingredients

  • 4 bell peppers
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 2 teaspoons seasoning (try a mixture-chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, pepper)
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (or beans or tofu -- or try a combination)
  • 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  3. Wash bell peppers, remove seeds and cut into bite-sized pieces. Arrange pieces close together in a single layer on a large foil-lined baking sheet.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine salsa, seasonings and meat, beans or tofu. Spoon the mixture evenly over pepper pieces. Top with cheese.
  5. Bake for 15 minutes, or until peppers are heated through and cheese is melted. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Try topping with chopped green onions or black olives.
  • Try adding cilantro on top for more flavor.

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Source:

Food Hero
Oregon State University Cooperative Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 116
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 45 mg
Sodium 639 mg
Carbohydrates 4 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 14 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 88 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 290 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 116
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 45 mg
Carbohydrates 4 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 14 g
Minerals
Calcium 88 mg
Potassium 290 mg
Sodium 639 mg
Copper 73 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 21 mg
Phosphorus 152 mg
Selenium 13 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 49 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
Vitamin B12 0.2 mg
Vitamin C 51 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 7 mcg
Folate 14 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 4 mg
Choline 33 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 3/4 cups
Protein Foods 1 ounces
Dairy 1/4 cups

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