Bell Pepper Nachos

Taco Tuesday has been a theme for a while, why not add an additional main dish! Bell Pepper Nachos are delicious and a great addition to family taco night. This simple recipe is easy for a child to prepare, with the assistance of an adult. With only a few simple ingredients, this meal is easily customizable and can be brought with your SNAP dollars. Check out the recipe below for a quick meal!

Ingredients:

• 4 bell peppers
• 1 cup of salsa
• 2 teaspoons seasoning (try a mixture of chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, pepper)
• 2 cups of cooked meat (chopped or shredded), beans or tofu
• ½ cup of shredded cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Wash bell peppers, remove seeds and cut into bite size pieces, with the assistance of an adult. Arrange pieces close together in a single layer on a large foil-lined baking sheet. (Child-friendly step)
3. In a medium bowl, combine salsa, seasonings and meat, beans or tofu. Spoon the mixture evenly over the pepper pieces then top with cheese. (Child-friendly step)
4. Bake for 15 minutes, or until peppers are heated through and cheese is melted. Serve warm.
5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes:

For added flavor, top with chopped cilantro, green onions or black olives!

Recipe can be accessed at:

https://foodhero.org/recipes/bell-pepper-nachos

Nutrition facts:

• Calories: 100
• Total Fat: 3.5g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5g
• Cholesterol: 20mg
• Sodium: 340mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 9g
•           Dietary Fiber: 3g
•           Total Sugars: 3g
• Protein: 9g

Nutrition Label can be accessed at:

https://foodhero.org/recipes/label/1551