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    Home » Gluten Free » Mini Pepper Nachos

    Published: Sep 4, 2015 · Modified: Dec 15, 2021 by Carolyn

    Mini Pepper Nachos

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    Easy mini pepper nachos. Who says nachos have to be made with tortilla chips? Mini peppers make a great low carb base for your favorite nacho toppings. And it’s kid-friendly too!

    Low Carb Nachos made with mini peppers. A healthy take on a family favorite!

     

    Hey nacho fans! Now there’s a healthier way to enjoy your favorite late night snack. Really, it doesn’t get any easier than slicing and coring a few delicious mini peppers and sprinkling it with spiced ground beef, cheese, and the best nacho toppings.

    Seriously, life is to busy to slave away at the stove every evening. It’s also too busy to hear “Mom, I don’t like this!” for dinner every evening. You need easy healthy meals and I do too. That’s where the idea for these fun healthy nachos came in. I stood there, holding a bag of mini peppers, just knowing I could do something fun with them. And they really appealed to my kids.

    And why wouldn’t the? Look how pretty and colourful they are?

    How to Make Mini Pepper Nachos

     

    Mini Pepper Nachos - a healthy whole food take on a kid-friendly meal. Low carb and primal.

    So, easy healthy meals that kids actually like are the order of the day. And these nachos made with halved mini peppers were a huge hit. They will be in regular rotation from now on. Who needs tortilla chips when you’ve got mini peppers?

     

    Healthy Mini Pepper Nachos Recipe. A great low carb alternative to tortilla chips!

    Low Carb Nachos made with mini peppers. A healthy take on a family favorite!

    Keto Mini Pepper Nachos

    Easy mini pepper nachos. Who says nachos have to be made with tortilla chips? Mini peppers make a great low carb base for your favorite nacho toppings. And it's kid-friendly too!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: dinner
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Keyword: mini pepper nachos
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 352kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ½ teaspoon oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes more if you like it hotter
    • 1 lb ground beef
    • 1 lb mini peppers halved and seeded
    • 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
    • ½ cup chopped tomato
    • Other toppings as desired sour cream, olives, chopped jalapeño, avocado, etc.

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, oregano and red pepper flakes.
    • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef until just cooked through, about 7 to 10 minutes, breaking up any clumps with the back of a wooden spoon. Add spice mixture and sauté until well combined. Remove from heat.
    • Preheat oven to 400F and line a large baking try with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Arrange mini peppers in a single layer, cut-side up but very close together.
    • Sprinkle with ground beef mixture and shredded cheese (make sure every mini pepper gets a little meat and cheese!). Bake 5 to 10 minutes, until cheese is melty.
    • Remove from oven and top with chopped tomatoes and any other desired toppings. Serve immediately.
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Mini Pepper Nachos
    Amount Per Serving (1 serving = ⅙th of recipe)
    Calories 352 Calories from Fat 122
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 13.5g21%
    Carbohydrates 6.5g2%
    Fiber 3.2g13%
    Protein 1.4g3%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Kim Cooper says

      January 30, 2022 at 7:37 am

      5 stars
      I’ve made these and they’re a perfect counter to the non-keto nachos that my family will be eating while watching football today! We’ll all enjoy the burnt basque cheesecake for dessert as well!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 30, 2022 at 9:00 am

        Glad you like it!

        Reply
    2. Cynthia says

      January 21, 2021 at 1:00 am

      Carolyn…. this is my first visit to your site. I have signed up for your emails. This recipe looks amazing and I will be making this tomorrow. I have read this whole thread and I’m hoping that I don’t have to unsubscribe right away. I don’t believe any of us need this negativity in our lives. Hoping for the best! 🙂

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 21, 2021 at 9:15 am

        If you are referring to the back and forth about peppers vs chilies, that’s a very unusual occurrence here and I actually deleted the ruder comments. And the “Carolyn” who is commenting is not me, it’s a reader with the same name. I just let the debate carry on and didn’t really say anything.

        Reply
    3. AM Penny says

      February 23, 2018 at 9:16 am

      Respect Carolyn all the more after reading through this stream. She has not fallen prey to these comments & made no negative replies. Thank you, Carolyn, for your class & for your recipes & all the work you put into them only to freely share many of them on your blog.

      Reply
    4. Terry says

      November 23, 2017 at 3:52 pm

      Here is a solution to the name that vegetable situation. I just returned from Australia where capsicum was the common name and the name in the grocery store for this food: red capsicums, yellow capsicums, orange capsicums, green capsicums, full size or mini. My mother was always puzzled and mildly confused when these plants were called “mangos” by the locals in Ohio, but she was too polite to correct her neighbors.

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    5. Reno Dave says

      September 25, 2017 at 9:15 am

      I’ve made these several times and are a favorite for any excuse to “just” have them!!
      No diet restrictions, so have made them vegan for friends who are, with ground beef and diced chicken breasts.
      Also, we like a little heat, so dice up jalapenos and add to the filling mixture.
      Any way you slice, dice and spice them, these are tasty little devils!!
      Make my mouth water as I type this post…
      Reno Dave

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      • Carolyn says

        September 25, 2017 at 9:26 am

        Thanks!

        Reply
        • Laura says

          March 01, 2018 at 5:00 pm

          Carolyn,

          These look amazing…I just found this! I may have overlooked this, but can you tell me how long to leave these in the oven? Also, what kind of paper is that on the cookie sheet? I am not much of a cook, but learning the how-to’s as I go. Thank you for posting this; I’m anxious to try it!

          Reply
          • Carolyn says

            March 02, 2018 at 7:52 am

            Check out the full recipe here: https://asweetlife.org/mini-pepper-nachos/

            Reply
    6. Keri says

      September 25, 2017 at 12:06 am

      I see this is an old post, but still want to comment 🙂
      I always see “mini peppers” at the store. I once had a roommate that incorporated in his meals all the time. I even asked if spicy and he said “not at all.” Yet, I still have not had the courage to try. I think it is time to get my big girl panties on and try this marvelous looking recipe. I really miss nachos.

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      • Carolyn says

        September 25, 2017 at 8:23 am

        They are not spicy at all, I promise. The mini peppers that come in a bag like that are sweet peppers.

        Reply
    7. Marlene says

      February 20, 2017 at 1:44 pm

      Absolutely delicious! I look forward to making them again!

      Reply
    8. Karen says

      February 02, 2017 at 12:43 pm

      Just to say – these nachos have become a regular in the rotation in our home. My non-paleo/non lc hubs LOVES, loves them. (Which doesn’t prove anything except he has good taste.) These are quick to make and delish. Plus – because you don’t have the yucky chips as a base, you can eat a ton and not feel gross afterwards. Very important. Hahaha. Thanks Carolyn – these are one of our very faves of a long list of faves from your site. =)) Your badassery always amazes!

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      • Carolyn says

        February 02, 2017 at 5:44 pm

        Thanks, I love this comment!

        Reply
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