Sweet Pepper Poppers

Bariatric friendly bell pepper nacho recipe

I love mini sweet peppers. I always pick up a bag at Aldi and keep them on hand for a crunchy treat! This simple meal using taco meat is a perfect marriage of lean protein and low-starch veggie. It’s one of our favorites!

If you’ve had a Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass or any other weight-loss surgery, you’ll love these bariatric sized Sweet Pepper Poppers!

Sweet Pepper Poppers

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Mexican, Oven Baked

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 190kcal

Author: Steph Wagner

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 bag mini sweet bell peppers, halved and seeded
• ▢ 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
• ▢ 1 package taco seasoning
• ▢ 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• ▢ 1/2 cup 2% shredded cheddar cheese
• ▢ salsa for dipping

Instructions

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  Preheat oven to 350 F.
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  Meanwhile, brown the ground turkey and add taco seasoning per package instructions.
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  Spread bell pepper halves in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Spoon ground turkey evening between pepper halves.
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  Sprinkle cheese evenly over tops. Place in heated oven for 5 minutes.
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  Let cool slightly and remove to serving plate. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 3oz | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 168mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 627IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg