Mini Sweet Pepper Loaded Turkey Nachos
These mini sweet pepper loaded turkey nachos taste so good, you won’t even miss the carbs. The peppers replace the traditional chips in this low-carb nacho recipe with ground turkey loaded with your favorite toppings. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or serve as a party appetizer.
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Why You’ll Love This Low Carb Nacho Recipe with Turkey
With Super Bowl around the corner I always start to think about great party appetizers, but it’s January so we are also all trying to make better choices when it comes to food, right? That’s why it’s the perfect time to share the recipe for these mini sweet pepper loaded turkey nachos.
This dish is so easy to put together and it works with any protein and vegetables you may have on hand. Add toppings of your choice to this versatile nacho style dish.
This recipe is a current favorite because you get all the flavor of traditional nachos. These are still loaded with your favorites like sour cream, avocado, and cheese too. And, by skipping the chips and opting for these mini peppers instead, you get a delicious plate of nachos with a much healthier twist.
Ingredients to Make Loaded Turkey Nachos on Sweet Mini Peppers
- lean ground turkey
- tomato sauce
- olive oil
- garlic clove
- onion
- fresh cilantro
- garlic powder
- cumin powder
- mini sweet peppers, halved, washed and seeded
- shredded light cheese
- light sour cream
- avocado
- olives
- cherry tomatoes
- salt & pepper
Mini Sweet Pepper Loaded Turkey Nachos
These Pepper Nachos Make a Great Dinner, Lunch and Snack Too!
The best part for me though is there isn’t that heaviness after consuming a carb loaded dish. Nachos sound great in theory, but as we get older it feels better to make these healthier versions of our favorites. Because at the end of the day, you simply feel better after eating these.
But, let me assure you, you don’t have to wait for the football season to make these. These mini sweet pepper loaded turkey nachos make for a great weeknight dinner, especially if you’re looking for a lighter and healthier alternative food options. They’re also fun to make as a mid-day weekend snack, or a Friday happy hour appetizer.
Mini Sweet Pepper Loaded Turkey Nachos
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 15-10 mini sweet peppers, halved, washed and seeded
- 1 cup shredded light cheese
- 1 tbsp light sour cream
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup black olives, halved
- 1/4 cup cheery tomatoes, halved
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 and line a large baking tray with parchment paper. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Add olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until translucent. Add ground turkey, garlic powder, cumin and cook until the meat is cooked through. Add tomato sauce and cook for about 5 more minutes, or until the sauce is almost absorbed. Remove from heat.
- Line the mini sweet peppers on your baking tray, cut side up.
- Add the ground turkey mixture to each mini sweet pepper. Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
- Remove from the oven. Top with your favorite nacho toppings, such as black olives, cherry tomatoes, drizzle of sour cream, diced avocado and cilantro. Serve immediately.