Stuffed Bell Pepper Nachos | Natalie Cooks

Ingredients

• 4 bell peppers ( (about 2 lb))
• 2 tbsp olive oil, (divided)
• 1 ¾ tsp kosher salt, (divided)
• ½ lb ground chicken, (turkey, or beef)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 (15 oz) can pinto or black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 ½ - 2 cups shredded cheese ( (pepper jack or cheddar))
• Pickled jalapenos
• Guacamole (see below)**
• Plain whole milk Greek yogurt or sour cream
• Fresh cilantro
• *Choose your own topping adventure! The ones above are my favorite combo.
• 2 avocados (pitted)
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• Add avocado to a bowl and mash with a fork. Mix in the lime juice and salt. Add more salt or lime, to taste.