Keto bell pepper sandwich
Keto bell pepper sandwich
A Keto bell pepper sandwich is a low-carb and gluten-free sandwich made with bell peppers instead of bread. The sandwich is typically filled with various keto-friendly ingredients such as avocado, bacon, cheese, deli meat, tomatoes, etc. To make a Keto bell pepper sandwich, you slice the bell pepper in half, remove the seeds and membranes, then fill it with the desired ingredients. The bell pepper serves as a healthy and tasty substitute for bread, making this sandwich a great option for those following a keto or low-carb diet.
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.
- Mash the avocado and season with a little sea salt. Add into the peppers and sprinkle over the black sesame seeds.
- Add the ham, cheese and lettuce leaves. Put the two slices of pepper together. Option to slice in half crosswise to eat.
NURITIONS Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 220kcal
- Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Protein: 11g