Bell Pepper Nachos

INGREDIENTS

• olive oil spray

• 1 lb lean ground beef

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1/4 onion, minced

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp cumin 

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/4 cup tomato sauce

• 3 colored bell peppers, quartered and seeded 

• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

TOPPINGS (optional):

• 2 tbsp plain greek yogurt

• 2 tbsp sliced black olives

• 1 jalapeno, sliced thin 

• chopped cilantro, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. 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. 

3. Add ground beef, salt, garlic powder, cumin and cook meat for 4 to 5 minutes until meat is completely cooked through. 

4. Add tomato sauce and mix well + simmer on medium heat for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

5. Meanwhile, arrange mini peppers in a single layer, cut-side up close together.

6. Fill each with cooked ground beef mixture, then top with shredded cheese.

7. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

8. Remove from oven and add your toppings! Serve + Enjoy!!