Description
A crunchy, colorful, and low-carb twist on the classic sandwich, the Bell Pepper Sammie uses fresh bell peppers as a bread replacement for a light yet satisfying lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large bell peppers, halved and deseeded
- 4 ounces turkey slices (about 4 slices)
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
- 2–3 lettuce leaves
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 2–3 thin rings red onion
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Gather your tools and clear your workspace.
- Combine Ingredients: Slice tomato, onion, and cheese if needed.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Slice bell peppers in half, remove seeds and membranes, and pat dry.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread cream cheese inside each pepper half, then layer with turkey, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and mustard.
- Cook to Perfection: Press the halves together gently to secure the fillings.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle salt and pepper over the fillings.
- Serve and Enjoy: Hold it like a sandwich and enjoy the crunchy, fresh bite.
Notes
- Choose wide, firm peppers for more filling space.
- Keep wetter ingredients like tomato in the middle to prevent sogginess.
- Spread cream cheese or hummus first to help fillings stick.
- Best eaten fresh, but can be wrapped and stored up to 1 day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sammie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 50mg