Crunchy Bell Pepper Boats with Sunflower Seeds
Crisp bell pepper strips filled with a zesty black bean dip and topped with toasted pumpkin seeds for crunch.

Total
10 min
Prep
10 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 Bell pepper
- 1 cup drained Canned black beans
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 clove Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Toasted pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cut the bell pepper into wide strips to form boats.
- 2
In a food processor, blend black beans, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, garlic, and salt until smooth.
- 3
Spoon the dip into the pepper strips.
- 4
Top with toasted pumpkin seeds and cilantro.
- 5
Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 1 day.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 26 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 340 mg |
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