Mini Pepper Nachos

Who says nachos need to be made with tortilla chips? 

Ingredients:

1 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp oregano

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (more if you like it hotter)

1 lb Ground turkey

1 lb mini peppers, halved and seeded

1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

1/2 cup chopped tomato

Other toppings as desired (plain greek yogurt, olives, chopped jalapeño, avocado, etc.)

Preparation:

In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, oregano and red pepper flakes.

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground turkey until just cooked through, about 7 to 10 minutes, breaking up any clumps with the back of a wooden spoon. Add spice mixture and sauté until well combined. Remove from heat.

Preheat oven to 400F and line a large baking try with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Arrange mini peppers in a single layer, cut-side up but very close together.

Sprinkle with ground beef mixture and shredded cheese (make sure every mini pepper gets a little meat and cheese!). Bake 5 to 10 minutes, until cheese is melty.

Remove from oven and top with chopped tomatoes and any other desired toppings. Serve immediately.

Serves: 6

Nutrition Info: Food energy: 351kcal, Total fat: 21.97g, Calories from fat: 197, Cholesterol: 96mg, Carbohydrate: 6.58g, Total dietary fiber: 2.39g, Protein: 28.41g