Bell Pepper Sandwich
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5
Bell Pepper Sandwich
Description
This sandwich replaces traditional bread with crisp bell pepper halves, offering a crunchy and refreshing base. The cream cheese spread, optionally mixed with horseradish, adds a tangy and creamy layer. Mashed avocado seasoned lightly and sprinkled with black sesame seeds brings a smooth texture and subtle nuttiness.
Layered with thin slices of ham and cheese along with fresh lettuce, the sandwich balances protein, fat, and vegetables in a compact form. It can be eaten whole or sliced for easier handling.
The recipe allows for variations such as substituting ham with turkey, chicken, or cured meats, and swapping horseradish for wholegrain mustard. It stores well wrapped in the refrigerator for up to one day without losing crispness.
Ingredients
- 1 red bell pepper 4.2oz / 120g (or choose yellow or green, medium
- 2 tablespoon cream cheese 30g
- ⅛ teaspoon horseradish sauce optional
- ½ avocado 75g
- ½ teaspoon black sesame seeds or Everything Bagel Seasoning
- 3-4 lices ham 50g, wafer thin
- 2 lices cheese 50g, I used Gouda
- 2 lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Slice the peppers in half lengthways. Remove the stalk and seeds.
- Mix the cream cheese and horseradish, if using. Spread the cream cheese mixture across the inside of both pepper halves.
- Step 3: Mash the avocado and season with a little sea salt. Add into the peppers and sprinkle over the black sesame seeds.
- Step 4: Add the ham, cheese and lettuce leaves. Put the two slices of pepper together. Option to slice in half crosswise to eat.
Notes
- Using green bell pepper lowers net carbs to 3.4g per sandwich.
- Substitute horseradish with wholegrain mustard for different flavor.
- Choose any preferred sliced cheese such as cheddar, provolone, Monterey Jack, or Edam.
- Replace ham with sliced chicken, turkey, or cured ham as desired.
- Vegetarian options include using keto hummus and roasted eggplant slices instead of ham.
- Store the sandwich wrapped tightly in the fridge for up to one day to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 8.5g | 3% |
| Protein | 12.8g | 26% |
| Fat | 20.4g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3.4g | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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