Bell Pepper Sandwich Recipe

 

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 0 mins

Total: 15 mins

Serving: 1 serving

Yield: 1 sandwich

If you follow a keto diet and miss that occasional sandwich, you can still enjoy a sandwich-like dish using bell pepper and your favorite fillings. The bell pepper offers a satisfying crunch and adds extra flavor to whatever filling you like.

This version contains a delicious filling combination of ultra-thin slices of ham and cheese, thinly sliced cucumber, cream cheese, whole-grain mustard, and avocado slices or guacamole. Add a dash of salt and pepper or seasoning salt to taste, and layer it all in a halved bell pepper!

Any color bell pepper is fine, but keep in mind green bell peppers are slightly lower in carbs than sweeter red, yellow, and orange varieties. Serve your sandwich with baked avocado chips, Parmesan crisps, or keto tortilla chips.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium bell pepper
• 1 1/2 ounces cream cheese, about 2 to 3 tablespoons
• 1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
• 2 ounces thinly sliced ham
• 1 1/2 ounces thinly sliced Swiss cheese
• 1/2 small cucumber, about 6 to 8 thin slices
• 2 tablespoons guacamole, or a few slices of avocado
• 1 dash salt, or seasoned salt, to taste
• 1 dash ground black pepper, to taste

Steps to Make It:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

   • Gather all the ingredients.
   • With a sharp knife, remove the stem end of the bell pepper. Cut the pepper in half lengthwise and remove the ribs and seeds.

2. Assemble the Sandwich:

   • Lay the pepper halves on a cutting board, cut-side up, and spread cream cheese on each half. Spread some whole-grain mustard on top of the cream cheese.
   • Layer the ham, Swiss cheese, cucumber slices, and guacamole or avocado slices on each half.
   • Add a dash of salt and pepper or seasoned salt to taste.

3. Form the Sandwich:

   • Put the halves together to form a sandwich.

4. Serve and Enjoy:

   • Serve your bell pepper sandwich with baked avocado chips, Parmesan crisps, or keto tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 493
• Fat: 36g
• Carbohydrates: 17g
• Protein: 29g

This bell pepper sandwich is a perfect, satisfying keto-friendly meal that offers a great crunch and loads of flavor. Enjoy!