Bell pepper snackS
Low glycemic bell peppers make a great substitute for any recipe that asks for chips or scoopers!
Option: nachoes
ingredients
Bell peppers, any color
Shredded or ground elk, deer steak, turkey, or beef
Manchego goat cheese
Taco seasoning (1 TSP)
Diced tomatos
Green onions
Olives, sliced
Sour cream
Directions
Cook meat till done, add taco seasoning and a little water.
Slice and quarter bell pepper into chip size pieces.
Using a cookie sheet or individual dish layer in order; peppers, meat, cheese, onion.
Bake at 350 for 13-15 minutes.
Top with tomato, olives, sour cream, and serve!
option: Roasted snack bites
Ingredients
Bell peppers, any color
Olive oil
Manchego goat cheese
Seasoning, I used sea salt and oregano
Directions
Slice and quarter bell pepper into chip size pieces. Lay out on cookie sheet.
Slice cheese to fit cut chips sizes. Layer each bell pepper piece with cheese, then brush olive oil over each chip.
Sprinkle salt and selected seasoning over chips on tray.
Bake at 450 for 20 minutes. Use Broil for 2-3 to brown and crisp the edges.
Top with tomato, olives, sour cream, and serve!
other foods to use with bell peppers as chips and scoopers:
Tuna salad
Cottage cheese
Recipes are adapted from the Optavia 5:1 Program and the Healthy Recipes Blog. None of the brands or links are affiliates.
