Mini Pepper Crunchy Nachos
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Try this heart-healthy snack.
Author: Vicki Doe Fitness
Recipe type: Snack
Cuisine: Heart Healthy
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chopped jalapeno pepper
- 1-2 tsp olive oil
- 4- 3 oz. skinless chicken strips
- 1 medium avocado, mashed
- ½ cup plain, low-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 cups shredded, low-fat mozzarella cheese or parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 24 mini bell peppers- (halved with stem, seeds, and membranes removed
- ¼ cup chopped scallions
- Season to taste- Mrs. DASH original blend, garlic herb blend, or extra spicy
- Season to taste- salt-free berbere (optional)
Instructions
- Saute diced jalapeno in a lightly greased skillet until tender. Set aside.
- Saute chicken in a lightly greased skillet until done. Set aside.
- When cool chop chicken in small pieces.
- Mix jalapeno, chicken, avocado, yogurt, one cup of cheese, chili powder, and the other seasoning blends in a medium bowl.
- Arrange mini bell peppers in a single layer in a large lightly oiled sheet pan. Fill with chicken mixture, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and broil (450) or until cheese has melted about 2 to 4 minutes.
- Garnish with scallions and serve with salsa, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition Info. is based on the amount per serving
** Using mozz cheese: 450 kcals, 45 g pro, 7 g sat fat per serving
Using parmesan cheese: 510 kcals, 50 g pro, 10 g sat fat per serving
Serving of 4 ( 12 pepper halves)
** Using mozz cheese: 450 kcals, 45 g pro, 7 g sat fat per serving
Using parmesan cheese: 510 kcals, 50 g pro, 10 g sat fat per serving
Serving of 4 ( 12 pepper halves)
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 4 Calories: 450 Saturated fat: 7 g Protein: 45 g