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Skinny Bell Pepper Nacho Boats

Skinny Bell Pepper Nacho Boats

Delicious Skinny Bell Pepper Nacho Boats offer a healthy twist on traditional nachos, packed with flavor and lower in calories.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 boats
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pieces bell peppers
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 3/4 cup salsa (no sugar added)
  • 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese (grated)

Equipment

  • skillet
  • baking sheet
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • measuring spoons
  • parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds; cut each pepper into three sections to create boats.
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground turkey until browned (about 8–10 minutes). Drain any excess fat.
  4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, black pepper, salt, and salsa; mix well.
  5. Fill each pepper boat with the turkey mixture and top generously with cheese.
  6. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1boatCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 23gFat: 9g

Notes

This recipe is versatile; feel free to swap out the ground turkey for ground chicken or beef, and add black beans for extra fiber. Customize with your favorite spices or cheeses!

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