Description
Craving a delicious snack that won’t derail your health goals? These Easy & Healthy Bell Pepper Nachos are a vibrant, low-carb alternative to traditional nachos. Crisp bell peppers serve as the base, topped with gooey cheese, protein-rich black beans, and zesty jalapeños. This guilt-free treat is perfect for game nights or casual evenings at home. Enjoy the satisfying crunch and explosion of flavors with every bite!
Ingredients
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- 4 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar and mozzarella blend)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice each bell pepper in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Arrange them cut side up on the baking sheet.
- Evenly sprinkle shredded cheese over each pepper half, then add black beans and jalapeños to taste.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Carefully remove from the oven, top with sour cream, and sprinkle chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 nacho halves (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg