Bell Pepper Nacho Boats

Dec. 10, 2019

Prep Time: 10 minutes       Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Equipment: mixing bowl, measuring cups and spoons, microwave safe plate, microwave  pan 
Servings: 3             Serving Size: 6 bell pepper nachos

 

 

Ingredients: 

3 bell peppers

1-pound lean ground turkey 

Olive oil spray 

1.5 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon salt

Pepper to taste 

¾ cup salsa, no sugar added

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced- fat

Lime Juice to taste  
 

 
 
 
Instructions: 

1. Clean, remove seeds, core, and slice bell peppers into 6 vertical pieces. Set aside. 

2. Spray pan with cooking spray. Add spices and cook ground turkey on medium high heat for 7-10 minutes, or until turkey loses its pink color and is cooked through. 

3. Place bell peppers on microwave safe plate. Evenly distribute mixture amongst bell pepper boats. Top with cheese. 

4. Cook in microwave for 1:00 minute, or until cheese is melted and peppers are hot.  

5. Top with salsa and Enjoy!  
 

Variations:  

  • Optional toppings: sliced jalapeno peppers, diced avocado, fat- free Greek yogurt or sour cream.  

 

Bell Pepper Nacho Boats.pdf