Mini Pepper Vegetarian "Nachos"
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Mini-peppers replace tortilla chips as the base for this vegetarian appetizer. Drizzle them with a little Avocado Crema (recipe below).
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| 8 |
| Servings |
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Ingredients
- Pepper Nachos
- 1 lb mini bell peppers halved
- 1 lb vegetarian ground beef Boca
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp canned green chili peppers
- 1/2 ea white onion finely diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese Mexican blend
- Avocado Crema
- 1 ea ripe avocado large
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 2 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt nonfat
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 pinch salt
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF and spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare vegetarian ground beef by heating a large pan to medium heat. Add meat, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, maple syrup, green chilis and salt and sauté for a few minutes.
- Prepare your mini bell pepper “chips” by cutting the tops off. Cut each pepper in half and hollow out the inside.
- Stuff each pepper with vegetarian meat mixture. Sprinkle on white onion and cheese and bake at 400ºF for 10 minutes.
- In a blender, combine ingredients for Avocado Crema. Note: The more water you add, the thinner it will become (based on your preference).
- Serve pepper nachos on a platter with fresh cilantro and Avocado Crema.
Recipe Notes
Recipe Courtesy of Aramark Chef Thomas Medrow. Try the "nachos" alongside Chef Tom's recipe for Tik Tok "Guac."
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 180kcal |
| Total FatSaturated FatTrans Fat | 8g3g0g |
| Cholesterol | 15mg |
| Sodium | 320mg |
| Total CarbDietary FiberSugars | 9g4g5g |
| Protein | 5g |
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Recipe Notes Recipe Courtesy of Aramark Chef Thomas Medrow. Try the "nachos" alongside Chef Tom's recipe for Tik Tok "Guac."
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Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.