Mini Pepper Chorizo Nachos

BellaFina™ peppers may be used to create a wide variety of recipes, from appetizers to main dishes. BellaFina peppers are often used in salads, vegetables trays with or without dip, cooked in stews and sauces and stuffed with meat, cheese and grains.

Grown on the vine in the field, BellaFina peppers are a great source of vitamins and nutrients. They are low calorie, fat free, sodium free and high in Vitamin C.

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Makes 4 servings.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 lb mini peppers, halved, stems and seeds removed
  • 1 lb chicken chorizo
  • 1 can black beans, lower sodium, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can corn, no salt added, drained (or go crazy and use the canned corn with diced peppers in it!)
  • 1 medium avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • salsa or hot sauce
  • 0% plain greek yogurt
  • jalapenos

 

DIRECTIONS
  • Preheat oven to Broil.
  • Cook chorizo. Add beans, corn and avocado. Mix well.
  • Line cookie sheet with foil.
  • Lay pepper halves on cookie sheet and fill with meat mixture.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Broil about 2 minutes – until cheese is melted and beginning to bubble.
  • Top with green onion, salsa, greek yogurt and jalepenos.
  • Dig in!

From blog.recipeforfitness.com