• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to footer navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Receive Free Recipes by Email
Sign Up
  • About
    • Meet Sara
    • Work With Me
    • Shop My Favorites
    • Discount Codes
    • Contact
  • Resources
    • Business
    • Keto
    • RB Friends FB Group
    • Nut-Free Keto Recipes FB Group
  • Cookbooks

Real Balanced

A food blog dedicated to sharing easy and delicious low-carb, nut-free, and 30-minute recipes and resources.

  • 30-Minute
  • Main Dishes
  • Snacks
  • Low Carb
  • All Recipes
Home Recipes Bell Pepper Sandwich

Bell Pepper Sandwich

Net Carbs:7.1g
Published:05/11/21Updated:03/13/22
6 Comments This post contains affiliate links.
Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe
Bell Pepper Sandwich coral colored Pinterest Pin image
K CF NF EF

This Bell Pepper Sandwich is perfect for a low-carb lunch! The recipe is nut-free, coconut-free, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and can easily be made dairy-free. Whip one up in 10 minutes flat for a satiating and delicious meal!

close-up image of 2 green bell pepper sandwich on a ceramic plate atop a marble kitchen counter

Be sure to read through the blog post for the answers to frequently asked questions before you move on to the recipe card and begin making this recipe.

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Bell pepper sandwich without bread

This recipe was inspired by Jackie of Low Carb State Of Mind and has been a staple in our lunch routine since we started making it. If you’ve seen it circulating online, I’d highly suggest trying it out, even if you’re not entirely sure you’ll like it.

I think the key here is to stick with the ingredients as listed as much as possible because, together, they yield a REALLY delicious result, especially when considering the flavor combination of the stone-ground mustard and the crispy bacon.

a hand holding green bell pepper sandwich atop cutting board and marble countertop

Bell pepper sandwich FAQs

Here are answers to the most commonly asked question about this low-carb bell pepper sandwich recipe:

Are there any ingredient substitution options?

I will say that I would suggest sticking with the ingredients listed in the recipe as much as possible (excluding the green bell pepper as the color of the pepper can be based on your taste preferences) since the ingredients all come together really well in the end.

That said, if you don’t have an ingredient on hand or if you have dietary restrictions, these are the substitutions I would suggest:

  • Green Bell Pepper: Some people prefer to not eat green bell peppers raw. I personally LOVE them, but if you’re not a fan, try red, yellow, or orange. If you don’t like raw bell peppers, you can steam the pepper in advance of making it into a sandwich or you can make it into a sandwich and then grill it or bake it. Alternatively, I make these sandwiches in cucumber boats. You could also make a lettuce wrap.
  • Cream Cheese: Mayonnaise would work great here. Note that if you use mayonnaise, the recipe will no longer be egg-free. You can also omit the cream cheese.
  • Stone-Ground Mustard: Dijon mustard or yellow mustard can be used as a substitute here, although I would highly recommend sticking with the stone-ground mustard as I personally think it’s one of the best parts of the sandwich.
  • Salt-Free Everything Bagel Seasoning: I buy mine on Amazon, but you can also find this seasoning at most grocery stores in the spice aisle. If you can’t find it, you can make your own seasoning at home, or you can omit it.
  • Deli Turkey: Deli ham or deli chicken is a great substitute here.
  • Bacon: Turkey bacon would be the most logical substitution here. I would not omit the bacon, though, as I think the crunch and saltiness really bring the whole sandwich together.
  • Provolone Cheese: Any sliced cheese will work in place of Provolone. Omit if you want to make the recipe dairy-free.
  • Avocado: Guacamole can be used in place of mashed avocado. Just be sure to note that the sandwich may be a little saltier than the original recipe intended if the guacamole contains added salt.
  • Cucumber: You can omit this if you’d like, though I think the cucumber’s texture and freshness are a great addition to the overall flavor of the sandwich.

How can I make this recipe dairy-free?

Use mayonnaise instead of cream cheese or altogether omit the cream cheese, as well as omitting the Provolone cheese.

How many net carbs per serving? Can I lessen the carb content?

Per serving, the sandwich contains 7.1 grams of net carbs. A serving size is 1 sandwich. Net carbs are calculated by taking total carbs, subtracting fiber, and subtracting sugar alcohols.

If you follow a ketogenic diet and want less net carbs per serving, eat an “open-faced” sandwich by eating just one side at a time (store the other side to eat later). This will yield the open-faced sandwich to be just 3.5 grams of net carbs per serving.

The full nutrition information for this recipe, including the calorie content, total carbs, protein, and fat per serving, can be found in the nutrition label located below the recipe instructions.

What diets is this bell pepper sandwich recipe compliant with?

  • Keto and Low-Carb: The sandwich contains 7.1 grams of net carbs, making it a great option for a low-carb lunch. If you follow a ketogenic diet and want a meal that contains fewer net carbs, follow the instructions above to lessen the carb content to 3.5 grams per serving by making an “open-faced” sandwich.
  • Nut-Free: There are no nuts or nut products in this recipe, making it perfect for those with nut allergies and intolerances.
  • Coconut-Free: This sandwich is free from coconut-based ingredients.
  • Gluten-Free and Grain-Free: This recipe is both gluten-free and grain-free.
  • Dairy-Free: Use mayonnaise or omit cream cheese, as well as omitting the Provolone, to make this a dairy-free sandwich.
  • Egg-Free: As written, this is an egg-free sandwich recipe. Note that if you choose to use mayonnaise instead of cream cheese, the recipe will no longer be egg-free.
  • Primal: This recipe is compliant with a primal diet.
  • Refined Sugar-Free: This recipe does not include any added sugar.

How should this recipe be stored after preparing?

  • Refrigerator Storage: You can pre-make and assemble a sandwich to be stored and eaten later. Store the sandwich in an airtight container and eat within 2 days.

How to make this bell pepper sandwich

Measure out all required ingredients.

all ingredients needed to make bell pepper sandwich

Slice bell pepper in half, de-seed, de-vein, and spread on cream cheese and mustard before sprinkling on Everything Bagel Seasoning.

green bell pepper sliced in half with cream cheese spread on both halves

Add 2 slices of deli turkey to each side of pepper, one slice of bacon to one side and one slice of bacon to the other side.

Add Provolone to one side, mashed avocado atop Provolone, then cucumber slices atop avocado.

green bell pepper sandwich with bacon, turkey, cheese, and cucumber slices

Assemble sandwich by placing the side with fewer ingredients atop the other side, cut in half with a serrated knife, and serve.

2 green bell pepper sandwich on a ceramic plate atop a marble kitchen counter

Looking for more low-carb recipes?

If you enjoyed these bell pepper sandwiches, you would love these other keto-friendly recipes:

  • Jalapeño Popper Chicken Salad
  • Bacon-Wrapped Mini Peppers
  • 5 Low-Carb Cucumber Boats
  • Warm Bacon and Egg Salad
  • Chicken Bacon Ranch Poppers
Looking for more free recipes?

Subscribe to my email list and follow along on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest and Twitter for all of the latest updates.

a hand holding green bell pepper sandwich atop cutting board and marble countertop

Bell Pepper Sandwich


★★★★★

5 from 6 reviews

  • Author: Sara Nelson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 sandwich 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Assemble
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe

Description

This bell pepper sandwich is perfect for a low-carb lunch! The recipe is nut-free, coconut-free, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and can easily be made dairy-free. Whip one up in 10 minutes flat for a satiating and delicious meal!


Ingredients

  • 1 small green bell pepper
  • 1.5 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tsp stone-ground mustard
  • 1 ½ tsp Salt-Free Everything Bagel Seasoning
  • 4 slices deli turkey
  • 2 slices bacon, cooked, broken in half
  • 1 slice Provolone cheese, cut in half
  • 2 tbsp mashed avocado
  • 3 slices thinly-sliced cucumber


Instructions

  1. Slice bell pepper in half, de-seed, then de-vein.
  2. To both sides of pepper, spread on cream cheese and mustard before sprinkling on Everything Bagel Seasoning. Add 2 slices of deli turkey to each side of pepper, one slice of bacon to one side and one slice of bacon to the other side, Provolone to one side, mashed avocado atop Provolone, then cucumber slices atop avocado.
  3. Assemble sandwich by placing the side with fewer ingredients atop the other side, cut in half with a serrated knife, and serve.

Recipe Notes:

Green Bell Pepper Substitution: Some people prefer to not eat green bell peppers raw. I personally LOVE them, but, if you’re not a fan, try red, yellow, or orange. If you don’t like raw bell peppers, you can steam the pepper in advance of making it into a sandwich or you can make it into a sandwich and then grill it or bake it. Alternatively, I make these sandwiches in cucumber boats. You could also make a lettuce wrap.

Cream Cheese Substitution: Mayonnaise would work great here. Note that if you use mayonnaise, the recipe will no longer be egg-free. You can also omit the cream cheese. 

How To Make This Recipe Dairy-Free: Use mayonnaise instead of cream cheese or altogether omit the cream cheese, as well as omitting the Provolone.

Stone-Ground Mustard Substitution: Dijon mustard or yellow mustard can be used as a substitute here, although I would highly recommend sticking with the stone-ground mustard as I personally think it’s one of the best parts of the sandwich.

Salt-Free Everything Bagel Seasoning Substitution: I buy mine on Amazon, but you can also find this seasoning at most grocery stores in the spice aisle. If you can’t find it, you can make your own seasoning at home, or you can omit it.

Deli Turkey Substitution: Deli ham or deli chicken is a great substitute here.

Bacon Substitution: Turkey bacon would be the most logical substitution here. I would not omit the bacon, though, as I think the crunch and saltiness really bring the whole sandwich together.

Provolone Cheese Substitution: Any sliced cheese will work in place of Provolone.

Avocado Substitution: Guacamole can be used in place of mashed avocado. Just be sure to note that the sandwich may be a little saltier than the original recipe intended if the guacamole contains added salt.

Cucumber Substitution: You can omit this if you’d like, though I think the cucumber’s texture and freshness are a great addition to the overall flavor of the sandwich.

Net Carbs: Per serving, the sandwich contains 7.1 grams of net carbs. A serving size is 1 sandwich. Net carbs are calculated by taking total carbs, subtracting fiber, and subtracting sugar alcohols. If you follow a ketogenic diet and want less net carbs per serving, eat an “open-faced” sandwich by eating just one side at a time (store the other side to eat later). This will yield the open-faced sandwich to be just 3.5 grams of net carbs per serving.

Refrigerator Storage: You can pre-make and assemble a sandwich to be stored and eaten later. Store the sandwich in an airtight container and eat within 2 days.

Keywords: bell pepper sandwich, keto bell pepper sandwich recipe, bell pepper sandwich ideas

Did you make this recipe?

Tag me on Instagram at @realbalanced or leave me a comment & rating below.

Recipe Card powered byTasty Recipes
  • Facebook688
  • Twitter
  • Email
Previous Post
Lemon Garlic Scallops
Next Post
10 Low Carb Nut Free Snacks From Amazon

Reader Interactions

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

6 Comments

  1. Relle says

    January 16, 2023 at 5:13 pm

    I would have never thought to do this, but happy I tried this recipe. So yummy. Thank you for sharing.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  2. Heidi Bruaw says

    January 16, 2023 at 3:37 pm

    How had I never had this until today? I loved the crunch of the bell pepper along with all the flavors, especially the Everything Bagel Seasoning! I liked the bell peppers in place of bread a lot better than lettuce as it’s easier to hold and keeps the ingredients contained nicely. Adding this to my weekly lunch rotation!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Shruthi says

    January 16, 2023 at 1:46 pm

    I’ve been trying to cut out gluten and also watch my macros, so I tried this bell pepper sandwich and was blown away. Absolutely delicious and love the crunch from the bell peppers!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Erin says

    January 16, 2023 at 1:37 pm

    This was perfect! The Provolone makes all the difference. So good! Thanks.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Shelby says

    January 16, 2023 at 9:53 am

    This was such a great way to enjoy all the flavors of a sandwich but with a bump up in veggies. Plus, I loved the added crunch!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  6. Ryan says

    October 13, 2021 at 9:49 pm

    As a life-long sandwich aficionado, I was hard-pressed to believe a bell pepper could replace bread. I am happy to report I have (literally) eaten my words – good bye bread, hello extra produce! These things are crisp, fresh, and so easy to customize (though the bacon should have to be required under penalty of law). 10/10 would always recommend!

    ★★★★★

    Reply

Primary Sidebar

Welcome, Friend!

My name is Sara Nelson, and I am the face behind Real Balanced. I am a Mom to two and a proud Wisconsinite. Here, you will find easy and delicious tried-and-true recipes that can often be made in minimal time. Read More
K Keto W Whole30 P Paleo DF Dairy-Free CF Coconut-Free VG Vegetarian V Vegan NF Nut-Free EF Egg-Free IP Instant Pot

Popular Recipes

Golden Jicama Fries garnished with freshly chopped parsley on a parchment paper-lined plate atop a marble counter.
Net Carbs:3g

Golden Baked Jicama Fries

overhead hero image buffalo chicken tenders on a baking pan with spoon on top of a marble counter
Net Carbs:0.6g

Keto Buffalo Chicken Tenders

Bacon Wrapped Mini Peppers on a plate with a bowl of the Everything Bagel Dip.
Net Carbs:1.3g

Bacon Wrapped Mini Peppers

Close-up shot of the Low-Carb Creamy Spinach Chicken Bake sprinkled with pepper and paprika, scooped by a spoon with the melted cheese stringing under.
Net Carbs:5.3g

Low-Carb Creamy Spinach Chicken Bake

Overhead close-up shot of Everything Bagel Seasoning Cucumber Boats atop a marble plate. The plate rests atop a marble countertop.
Net Carbs:2.5g

Keto Cucumber Boats: Everything Bagel Seasoning With Avocado

Two bowls of Keto Zuppa Toscana on a marble counter. One of the bowls has a spoon in it.
Net Carbs:2.8g

Keto Zuppa Toscana

30-Minute Recipes

side angle shot of creamy asparagus pasta in a bowl with fork
Net Carbs:5.4g

Low-Carb Creamy Bacon Asparagus Pasta

image of a scallop scooped by a spoon from a pan of lemon garlic scallops
Net Carbs:3.7g

Lemon Garlic Scallops

Creamy Dill Cucumber Onion Salad (With Sour Cream And Mayo) in a ceramic bowl with serving spoons atop a marble counter.
Net Carbs:4.5g

Creamy Dill Cucumber Onion Salad (With Sour Cream And Mayo)

a hand holding green bell pepper sandwich atop cutting board and marble countertop
Net Carbs:7.1g

Bell Pepper Sandwich

Coconut Curry Thai Turkey Meatballs garnished with fresh parsley served atop steamed cauliflower rice in a shallow bowl. The bowl rests atop a marble counter.
Net Carbs:4.9g

Coconut Curry Thai Turkey Meatballs

Garnished creamy dijon chicken in a pan.
Net Carbs:3.7g

One-Pan Creamy Dijon Chicken

eBook cover for 30-minute low-carb recipe book.
Subscribe & receive my Free 30-Minute Low-Carb Recipes eBook!
Finding time to make quick, delicious, and low-carb meals, snacks, and desserts can feel like a challenge, but it doesn't have to be! This eBook contains 10 recipes that are low-carb that can be made and served in just 30 minutes! Sign Me Up!

Reader Favorites

Garnished creamy dijon chicken in a pan.
Net Carbs:3.7g

One-Pan Creamy Dijon Chicken

Two bowls of Keto Zuppa Toscana on a marble counter. One of the bowls has a spoon in it.
Net Carbs:2.8g

Keto Zuppa Toscana

Close-up shot of the Low-Carb Creamy Spinach Chicken Bake sprinkled with pepper and paprika, scooped by a spoon with the melted cheese stringing under.
Net Carbs:5.3g

Low-Carb Creamy Spinach Chicken Bake

Coconut Curry Thai Turkey Meatballs garnished with fresh parsley served atop steamed cauliflower rice in a shallow bowl. The bowl rests atop a marble counter.
Net Carbs:4.9g

Coconut Curry Thai Turkey Meatballs

Overhead shot of a pot with the Creamy Parmesan Sausage Soup garnished with chopped fresh parsley and shredded Parmesan. There is also a wooden spoon in the pot. The pot rests on a beige kitchen towel atop a marble countertop.
Net Carbs:7.4g

Creamy Keto Italian Sausage Soup

As Featured On
Back to Top

Follow Along

  • Join My Groups
  • Nut-Free Keto Recipes
  • Real Balanced Friends
  • 30-Minute Recipes
© Real Balanced 2023
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Disclaimers
Site Credits Designed by Melissa Rose Design Developed by Once Coupled Back to Top
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
  • 688
34320 shares
34320 shares
  • 688