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!
Check out the video to see just how easy this recipe is!
My life has been all about the kids lately. I suppose this is typical of the end of the summer/beginning of a new school year transition, particularly when one has a brand new kindergartener that needs a little more hand-holding than the older kids. She was very, very ready for this leap and every day in August would invariably “Am I going to kindergarten tomorrow?”. She was so excited, but on the day of she melted down completely and was a mess of emotions, laughing one moment, sobbing the next. All those jingly jangly nerves got the better of her, understandably. Of course, once she arrived and settled in, she could hardly wait for me to leave so she could play with her new friends. I have to admit, that was a bit tough for me. I may or may not have gotten a little teary. My last one off to kindergarten…
Add to that a seriously insane soccer schedule, with two kids practicing on the same two evenings a week but in different locations, so that I become nothing more than a shuttle and a feeding machine. I drop the oldest off with a large snack, pick the middle child up and get her home and fed, then I drop her off, at which point it’s about time to go get the oldest and bring him home to eat. All with the little kindergartener in tow. You’re tired just thinking about it, aren’t you? Yeah, me too.
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?
Please see my Low Carb Mini Pepper Nachos on A Sweet Life.
Looks good I think I’ll have to make it this weekend. Also it a Chili not a pepper. Different plant! Pepper comes from the pepper plant. 🙂
Chili peppers and sweet peppers are both of the genus capsicum. These are simply mini sweet peppers.
They are not peppers! Peppers come from the Pepper plaint. Most people use them as Pepper corn or ground pepper on there food. Pepper is in the family Piperaceae. Sweet Chilis and Hot Chilis as you said are part of the capsicum family. So NO THEY AREN’T PEPPERS! We only call them peppers because Christopher Columbus went looking for a faster root to get Pepper. Pepper can be hot, Chilis are hot, THEY ARE PEPPER! Sorry they aren’t peppers they are Chilis!
Seriously! I don’t’ get why you are being rude to the person who provided you with a nice recipe. Your information does not enhance my life in any way, it is simply annoying, while her information does enhance my life.
“Your information does not enhance my life in any way” … Love this response 🙂
You go, Carolyn! I don’t care what those little things are called…they are good! Looks like a great recipe that is well worth trying…and I will when I get the ingredients. Perfect for our beach vacation next month.
Thanks for another great recipe!
All knowledge is worth having.” – Jacqueline Carey
I find all education worth having even if I don’t care for how I am learning it. I will also say I never attacked her, I stated information. Why is that rude? I find if someone lets me say something that is wrong to be rude. I would rather be educated then ignorant.
I am flabbergasted by this comment thread. This is like my dad saying that moisturize is a word made up in the mid 20th century and that moisten is the proper term. Maybe it is, but who really cares? Yes, there are certainly correct or better ways to communicate certain things, but once a reasonable term has entered into widespread use and is used by many clearly well-educated people, there is no point in correcting those who use it. Language evolves. That is also a fact. Now, your “knowledge worth having” might have been appropriate to share if you had said something like, “Hey, I’ve learned this interesting fact about the history of peppers and chilis that I’ve noticed not many people know and thought you might be interested in it.” Furthermore, when you correct someone, you ought to make sure your grammar and spelling are sparkly clean and correct, or you run the risk of looking far less intelligent THAN you think you are.
Gary, interesting information but best to improve yourself by learning to spell. Their food, not “there food “and route not “root” and finally plant does not have an I in it.
Amen!
YESSSS!
Yay Jennifer! Put the mean person in his place! Carolyn, fabulous recipe.. why did we ever use chips to begin with? The peppers are so much more fun!
They are labeled peppers at the grocery store. I also want to second Sophia’s post. You could have given this information in a different way.
I wonder how many times he has this argument with waiters in restaurants? 😂😂 “so this red pepper soup! Is it red peppercorns or is it red chillies as you obviously don’t know what a pepper is” I bet his food gets spit in a lot 😂
Great idea by the way, I miss nachos so much!
Mini pepper is how they are packaged and slid. Do in an effort for people to find these cuties they are not in the chili section. Sweet. Not hot. Looking to share the love of cooking 🙂
What a brilliant idea!
These look so good!!!!! I’m definitely making this sometime in the NEAR future!!! – Annie @ Plus Size to Downsized
Bell peppers…..that is what they are……peppers
Thanks for this! These peppers are on sale at Aldi lately. Going to try the recipe soon!
These look wonderful, Carolyn. Whatever they are, peppers or chilies! Really folks, is this a life or death issue? I think not, as my mother-in-law is dying, I see what is truly important in this world. And one of the things crucially important in my low carb, Type 1 life are the nutritious, tasty recipes that Carolyn makes.
Take a breather for yourself now and then, Carolyn!
This is such a genius nacho recipe!
Looks awesome to me. I’m loving these small yellow, red and orange peppers. Can’t seem to get enough of them. I bet this would be good with Pablano peppers too.
OMG! I made these as soon as I could get to the store after I saw the recipe. They were amazing!!! So good. I will never crave “real” nacho again! These were better. And I know much healthier! This morning I’m using the leftovers (not that many) to make my scrambled eggs. Can’t wait for breakfast!
Brilliant idea to use the leftovers in the scramble, Mariam! I made these yesterday and dear husband and I loved them. We had stopped at a farm stand on Friday and scored a bag of what they called seconds for $1! These will definitely be in rotation at our hour…dinner and breakfast.
Thanks once again, Carolyn for all your marvelous recipes…
This is brilliant and totally happening here this week. My older son (who is starting Kindergarten next week!!) loves peppers so much – I think he will be excited about this.
How is she doing a couple of days in?
I fully expect to cry into a cocktail next week.
She’s loving it! As my third and one who’s been in preschool for a while, she transitioned easily. I feel very lucky about that! Call me if you need to cry…I’ve done this 3 times. 🙂
Just a heads up that the link goes to the zucchini ricotta tart. I was able to do a search and find the recipe for the nachos, so I’m a happy camper. They look great!! We’ve loved every recipe of yours I’ve made!
Oh thanks, I know exactly why that is. Sometimes when I am publishing the same day as A Sweet Life, I don’t have a link so I just link to their main recipes page…
Chilies, bell peppers, peppers…who cares, I bought some yesterday at Ralphs and they were delish, will be making this, thanks for the recipe
Yeah, I agree. Who cares…I stayed out of that silly little argument. 😉
saving and will definitely use this recipe ! Thank you.
Still looking for the recipe. I like your pictures but can’t find the recipes.
The link is right at the bottom of the post!
Omg! i am going to try these little peppers in this dish! I just love those little peppers!
I made these last night, they were freakin” delicious. I divided it and made half w/chips for my husband, and the other with the peppers. Not only was it tasty, it was beautiful. I posted a pic on face, and got many likes and many requests for the recipe.
Would be nice to be able to get to the recipe. How does one do that? Thanks!
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For Gary… After reading your post, I am flabbergasted at your rudeness. You may not think you were rude, but, the exclamation marks and emphasized words say otherwise.
For Cheryl… It’s a great recipe! Thanks for sharing.
I never would call your reply rude just informative…thanks for it…I always wanted to know why one group was hot and the other was not…
Cheryl,were you offended…I was informed…
I’ve made these several times and everyone in my family LOVES them. Awesome recipe!
Thanks Carolyn 😀
This recipe is genius.. I love it, thank you.
Thanks!
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!
Thanks, I love this comment!
Absolutely delicious! I look forward to making them again!