Mini Bell Pepper Nachos with Black Beans & Corn
Mini bell peppers take the stage with these nutritious and delicious version of nachos.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time12 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: black beans, corn, mini peppers, nachos
Servings: 8
Calories: 511kcal
Taco Spice Mix
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
The Nachos
- 2 teaspoon avocado or olive oil
- I can black beans 398 ml/14oz, drained and rinsed well
- 1 cup corn, frozen or fresh
- 680 g Baby bell peppers (1 ½ lbs - about 24 mini peppers)
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups Pepper Jack cheese grated
- ¼ cup black olives
- ¼ cup pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped or sliced
- 4 green onions, sliced
- Fresh cilantro
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or foil.
In a small bowl mix together garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, pepper, and salt.
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the beans, corn, and taco spice mix and cook, stirring for 2 minutes. This will bring out the flavours in the spices.
Cut the tops off of the mini peppers and remove any core and seeds. Place cut side up on the lined baking tray.
Top with black bean and corn mixture. Then salsa and the remaining ingredients ending with the cheese.
Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove tray from oven and place oven rack in top position. Turn broiler on high. Return tray to oven and broil for 2 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and starting to brown. Remove from oven and top with sliced green onions and cilantro leaves if using.
Serve immediately with sour cream and guacamole.
STORAGE - keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven or microwave.
Nutrition Facts are an estimate only. They are based on approximately 3 peppers per person (or 6 halves). Numbers will vary based on the different brands of ingredients used. These numbers are calculated using an online calculator.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 511kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 2048mg | Potassium: 703mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 21g