Best Bell Pepper Sandwich Recipes
One of the most common ways to start eating healthy is to cut back the amount of processed carbohydrates your eating. And unfortunately, bread is one of those things that’s got to go! Sandwich toppings are actually what you’re after so how can you get all that goodness without the carbs? You make a low carb sandwich with bell peppers!
Feel free to adjust these recipes to suit your taste. Sometimes it’s just good to start with an idea of what you can create!
When making these, I always recommend you to remove the seeds as this is where the heat is. You want the flavor so you don’t need the seeds of red bell peppers. To meal prep these, I’ll often chop up what I need for the week ahead in advance. You can also prep the toppings but keep in separate containers, ready to go.
Also, these are good for more than just weight management. If you’re gluten free, these should be your go to sandwiches! Skip that heavy gluten free bread for another serving of veggies in your day.
Best Bell Pepper Sandwich Recipes
Here are some fun pepper sandwiches that follow the formula, and are SUPER filling, healthy, and delicious 😉
1. Shrimp & Avocado Salad-Filled Bell Peppers
🥒 2 cups veggies: 2 medium cucumbers for the salad + 1 bell pepper
🥑 100-200 calories of fats: 1 avocado, chopped
🍤 4-5oz protein: about 20 medium shrimp, cooked from frozen in a pan with an oil spray
Season with fat free vinaigrette dressing and red pepper flakes! I love the Trader Joe’s fat free balsamic vinaigrette. Here’s a list of my fave TJs dressings.
2. Mozz & Tomato-Filled Peppers
For the filling:
🍅 2 cups veggies: 1/4 onion + 1 cup cherry tomatoes + 1 medium cucumber
🥑 100-200 calories of fats: 1/2 avocado, chopped + 1 Tbsp oil
🧀 4-5 oz protein: 2 oz mini mozzarella balls
Season with balsamic vinegar, basil, oregano, salt & pepper as you like. 🙌🏼 Cut open 2 peppers & fill them!
3. Greek Salad with Tortellini-Stuffed Avocados
100-200 calories of fats: 1/3 cup olives
4-5oz protein: 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 cups veggies: 1 bell pepper + salad veggies (2 cucumbers + 1/4 onion, chopped)
1/2 cup cooked pasta - I stick with one starch per day
And! Add 2 Tbsp fat free balsamic dressing with salt, pepper, basil, and oregano
4. Mozz & Meatball Pepper Subs
2 cups veggies: 2 bell peppers
100-200 calories of fats: 2 slices cheese
4-5oz protein: 4 meatballs
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line baking sheet with tin foil. Spray with a cooking spray. Bake peppers for 10-15 minutes.
5. Reg’ Bell Pepper Sandwiches
2 cups veggies: 2 bell peppers + 4 slices of tomatoes
100-200 calories of fats: 2 slices of cheese
4-5oz protein: 6 oz deli turkey
6. Pepper Tacos / Nachos
~2 cups veggies: 1-2 bell peppers (depends on how “full” you want them!)
100-200 calories of fats: 1/2 cup shredded mozz or cheddar cheese
4-5oz protein: 5 oz ground turkey
Stir-fry ground turkey on the stove top with an oil spray. Line baking sheet with tin foil and spray with an oil spray. Cut peppers into medium-sized pieces. Top with turkey and cheese. Bake for 15 minutes at 400 degrees.
7. Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Bell Peppers
~2 cups veggies: 1 bell pepper
100-200 calories of fats: 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4-5oz protein: 4oz shaved beef
Stir-fry beef on the stove top with an oil spray. Line baking sheet with tin foil and spray with an oil spray - or use an oven safe dish like is shown in the picture. Cut peppers in halves. Top peppers with beef and cheese. Bake for 15 minutes at 400 degrees.
