Ingredients
olive oil spray
1 lb. 93% lean ground turkey
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 onion, minced
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup chicken broth
21 mini rainbow peppers, halved and seeded (about 13 oz seeded)
1 cup sharp shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tbsp light sour cream, thinned with 1 tbsp water
2 tbsp sliced black olives
1 jalapeno, sliced thin (optional)
chopped cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400F and line a large baking try with parchment or aluminum foil. Lightly spray with oil. 2.
Spray oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add onion, garlic and cilantro and saute about 2 minutes, add ground turkey, salt, garlic powder, cumin and cook meat for 4 to 5 minutes until meat is completely cooked through. Add 1/4 cup of tomato sauce and chicken broth, mix well and simmer on medium for about 5 minutes, remove from heat. 4.
Meanwhile, arrange mini peppers in a single layer, cut-side up close together.
Fill each with cooked ground turkey mixture, then top with shredded cheese and jalapeno slices, if using. 6.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes, until cheese is melted.
Remove from oven and top with black olives, sour cream and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Meal Plan Check Boxes:
2 Proteins
2 Fats
1 Vegetable
Nutritional Facts: Serving: 7 nachos, Calories: 190, Carbohydrates: 6.5g, Protein: 18g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 4.5g, Cholesterol: 62mg, Sodium: 418mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 0.5g
Adapted From: https://www.skinnytaste.com/mini-bell-pepper-loaded-turkey-nachos/#recipe
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Brianna Lawless, MS, RDN
