Mini Pepper Nachos
Mini Pepper Nachos
It's almost Memorial Day Weekend and the living is easy! Well, ALMOST. You may find it to be more difficult to eat healthy at all of the cookouts and outdoor parties that will be taking place this weekend. When most people think of a cookout, they have dreams of hot dogs, hamburgers, creamy potato salad, and chips — all foods that can wreak havoc on your waistline.Get ready to adjust your Memorial Day Weekend shopping lists! This healthy and delicious summer recipe is brought to you by Medifast's new Simply Well™: An Everyday, Healthy Cookbook.
Servings
12
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chopped jalapeño pepper
- ounce cooking spray
- 12.5 ounce can low-sodium chicken breast (in water), drained
- 6 ounce avocado, mashed
- 1/2 cup plain, low-fat greek yogurt
- 2 cup shredded, low-fat cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 24 mini bell peppers, halved with stem, seeds, and membranes removed
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
Directions
- Sauté the diced jalapeño in a lightly greased skillet until tender.
- Mix the jalapeño, chicken, avocado, yogurt, one cup of cheese, and chili powder in a medium bowl.
- Arrange the mini bell peppers in a single layer in a large casserole dish. Fill with chicken mixture, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and broil until cheese has melted, about 2 to 4 minutes.
- Garnish with scallions and serve with salsa, if desired.