Whenever I am craving a cheesy indulgence that I can eat with my fingers and top with creamy guacamole and chunky salsa, nachos would be the obvious choice! Enter in Mini Bell Pepper Nachos: they are super quick and easy to prepare and you are indulging in all your cravings while essentially just eating veggies and a little cheese. Yes!
INGREDIENTS:
- 8 – 10 Mini Bell Peppers
- 1/2 cup of Cowboy Caviar (black beans, corn, and mini red peppers)
- 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese
Optional Toppings:
- Guacamole
- Salsa
- Sour Cream
- Fresh Cilantro
DIRECTIONS:
- Cut off the stem of the mini peppers, then cut them in half longwise
- Stuff each of the open peppers with Cowboy Caviar (shredded chicken or pork also works well)
- Microwave the stuffed peppers for 2 minutes
- Sprinkle the peppers with sharp cheddar cheese and return to the microwave for 1 – 2 more minutes (until cheese is melted)
- Let the nachos cool for a couple minutes, and then add your favorite toppings
Recipe makes one serving, 260 Calories (without optional toppings)
