Red Pepper Nachos

Here’s a simple recipe that I have been pleasantly surprised with.

While at first I missed the crunch of my beloved tortilla chips, the fact that I can enjoy nachos without being weighed down makes it worth it.  Not to mention… these babies are tasty!

What you need:  I didn’t put any measurements, because it’s just not one of those recipes.  Use as little or as much as you like of each ingredient. 

• red peppers (one for each person)
• cheese (I used a combo of sharp cheddar and mozzarella)
• boneless chicken breast
• ground beef
• taco seasoning
• black beans
• red onion, finely diced
• cilantro, finely chopped

What to do:

• For the chicken, dice in small pieces and cook with a little olive oil in a pan.  Add taco seasoning.
• For the ground beef, brown in a pan and add taco seasoning.
• Slice red peppers in 6 or 8 pieces.  The bigger the slices, the easier to assemble.
• Shred cheese (a food processor makes this super easy)
• To assemble: Lay peppers on baking sheet and top with chicken, beef, black beans, onions and cheese.
• Cook on 350 until cheese is nice and melted – about 10 minutes.
• Top with fresh cilantro before serving.