Bell Pepper Nachos

Ingredients

• Ground turkey

  Poultry food products, raw

  32 oz or 912g

• Green bell pepper

  Sweet, green, raw

  2 large (2-1/4 per lb, approx 3-3/4" long, or 328g

• Red bell pepper

  Sweet, raw

  2 large (2-1/4 per pound, approx 3-3/4" lo or 328g

• Cheddar cheese

  ¼ cup, diced or 33g

• Onions

  Raw

  ½ medium or 55g

• Garlic

  Raw

  2 clove or 6g

• Tomatoes

  Red, ripe, raw, year round average

  1 medium whole or 123g

• Avocados

  Raw, All commercial varieties

  ½ fruit or 101g

• Sour cream

  Reduced fat, cultured

  ½ cup or 121g

• Fresh cilantro

  Coriander leaves, raw

  ¼ cup or 4g

• Scallions

  Spring onions or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw

  2 medium or 30g

• Chili powder

  Spices

  1 tsp or 3g

• Paprika

  Spices

  1 tsp or 2g

• Salt

  Table

  1 tsp or 6g

• Cumin

  Spices, cumin seed

  ½ tsp, ground or 2g

• Garlic powder

  Spices

  ½ tsp or 2g

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. In a pan over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the diced white onion for 2-3 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 30 seconds.
4. Add the ground turkey, mixing it with the onion and garlic as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
5. Add the spices and continue cooking until the turkey is fully cooked.
6. Slice the bell peppers, ensuring they are wide enough to hold toppings, and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
7. Top the bell peppers with the cooked turkey mixture and then top with cheese.
8. Bake in the oven for 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted.
9. Remove from the oven and top with sour cream, avocado, tomatoes, diced green onion, and cilantro. Serve immediately.