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.
Servings: 1
Calories: 256kcal
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
- 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
4.6g 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
Calories: 256kcal | Total Carbohydrates: 8.5g | Protein: 12.8g | Fat: 20.4g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Fiber: 3.9g | Sugar: 3.4g
