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Bell Pepper Sandwich

This healthy bell pepper sandwich is a delicious low carb alternative to a sandwich with bread. You can assemble it in 5 minutes and it will satisfy any sandwich craving.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 256 kcal
Course: Snacks , Lunch
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 1 medium red bell pepper 4.2oz / 120g (or choose yellow or green)
  • 2 tablespoon cream cheese 30g
  • ⅛ teaspoon horseradish sauce optional
  • ½ avocado 75g
  • ½ teaspoon black sesame seeds or Everything Bagel Seasoning
  • 3-4 slices wafer thin ham 50g
  • 2 slices cheese 50g, I used Gouda
  • 2 lettuce leaves

Instructions

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  1. Slice the peppers in half lengthways. Remove the stalk and seeds.
  2. Mix the cream cheese and horseradish, if using. Spread the cream cheese mixture across the inside of both pepper halves.
  3. Step 3: Mash the avocado and season with a little sea salt. Add into the peppers and sprinkle over the black sesame seeds.
  4. 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

  • 6g net carbs. Makes 1 bell pepper sandwich. 
  • Using a green bell pepper reduces the net carbs to 3.4g net carbs. 
  • Option to add wholegrain mustard instead of the horseradish sauce. 
  • Use any sliced cheese of your liking - cheddar, provolone, Monterey Jack or Edam.
  • Instead of cooked ham, you can also go for sliced chicken or turkey or cured ham.  
  • More filling ideas:
  • Vegetarian: Omit the ham and add keto hummus plus roasted eggplant slices.
  • Italian: Pesto, mozzarella, arugula, provolone, Parma ham and avocado.
  • Breakfast: Cream cheese, cress or alfalfa sprouts, bacon, hardboiled sliced egg, avocado, cucumber and lettuce.
  • Greek: Cream cheese, avocado, crumbled feta cheese, cucumber, lettuce, olives and tomato.
  • Storage: Store it in the fridge for up to 1 day. Wrap it tightly in cling film.

Nutrition Information

Calories 256kcal (13%) Total Carbohydrates 8.5g Protein 12.8g (26%) Fat 20.4g (31%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Fiber 3.9g (16%) Sugar 3.4g (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 256

% 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.