Skinny Bell Pepper Nacho Boats

By JDARK

Ingredients

• 3 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 cheddar cheese reduced-fat, grated

Preparation

Step 1

Remove seeds, core, and membrane from bell peppers then slice each one into 6 vertical pieces where they dip down. Set sliced bell peppers aside.

Step 2

Cook ground turkey over medium-high heat, breaking up as it cooks. Cook until the turkey loses it's pink color and is cooked through. Drain off any fat.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 4

Combine cooked turkey with spices and salsa. Evenly distribute mixture into the bell pepper boats, top with cheese.

Step 5

Bake on a parchment lined baking sheet for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and peppers are hot. Optional ingredients: sliced Jalapeno peppers, diced avocado, fat-free Greek yogurt or sour cream, or sliced green onions.