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Bell Pepper Nachos
Makes 8 servings
Bell Pepper Nachos
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Bell Pepper Nachos


Ingredients
  Nonstick cooking spray
1 medium green bell pepper
1 medium yellow or red bell pepper
2 Italian plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1-1/2 cups cooked white rice
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons jalapeño pepper sauce or 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
   
1. Spray large baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
2. Cut bell peppers into 2×1-1/2-inch strips; cut strips into bite-size triangles (each bell pepper strip should yield 2 or 3 triangles).
3. Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add tomatoes, onion, chili powder and cumin. Cook over medium heat 3 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in rice, Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro and pepper sauce.
4. Top each pepper triangle with about 2 tablespoons rice mixture; sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Place on prepared baking sheets; cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour or up to 8 hours before serving.
5. When ready to serve, preheat broiler. Remove plastic wrap. Broil nachos 6 to 8 inches from heat 3 to 4 minutes (or bake at 400°F 8 to 10 minutes) or until cheese is bubbly and rice is heated through.
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Nutrients per Serving
(4 nachos)
Calories 100
Calories from Fat 24 %
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 14 mg
Carbohydrate 14 g
Fiber 1 g
Protein 6 g
Sodium 165 mg
Dietary exchanges
1 Starch
1/2 Meat
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