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Low Carb Nachos with Mini Peppers
Low Carb Nachos with Mini Peppers are a fun and delicious way to enjoy loaded nachos without the carbs. Loaded nachos are easy to make, perfect for a party, Game Day, snack, or quick dinner.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Keyword:
low carb nachos, pepper nachos
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
228
kcal
Author:
Ioana Borcea from LowCarbSpark.com
Ingredients
1
lb
Mini Peppers
1
lb.
ground beef or chicken or pork
1
small onion
chopped
2
garlic cloves
minced
1
tsp
Salt
½
tsp
Cumin
1
tsp
Garlic Powder
½
tsp
Chili Powder
1
cup
Cheddar cheese
shredded
1
Jalapeno
Sliced
Toppings
1
Pico de Gallo
recipe
Sour Cream
for drizzling
2
tbsp
Fresh Cilantro
optional
¼
cup
Sliced Green Onions
optional
Instructions
Spray a skillet over medium heat with cooking spray.
Saute the chopped onion and garlic for about 2-3 minutes or until fragrant and translucent.
Add the ground beef and break it apart with a wooden spoon.
Season with salt, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and fresh parsley.
Stir constantly until done and set aside.
Cut the peppers in half and remove the seeds. You can use regular papers and just cut them into smaller pieces.
Place the peppers on a sheet pan in a single layer.
Stuff the mini peppers with the cooked meat mixture.
Sprinkle cheddar cheese and top with jalapeno slices.
Bake at 400ºF/ 200ºC for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melty and bubbly.
Top with sour cream, Pico de Gallo, cilantro, or whatever else you want and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving:
1
serving
|
Calories:
228
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
6
g
|
Protein:
14
g
|
Fat:
16
g
|
Saturated Fat:
7
g
|
Cholesterol:
55
mg
|
Sodium:
423
mg
|
Potassium:
311
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
1979
IU
|
Vitamin C:
76
mg
|
Calcium:
121
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg
|
Net Carbs:
4
g