3 Easy Bell Pepper Sandwiches

1. Burger Bell Pepper Sandwich

Best with: Green bell pepper (its savory flavor pairs well with beef)

Ingredients

• 1 green bell pepper

• 4 oz ground beef

• 1 slice cheddar cheese

• 2 slices tomato

• 2 pickle slices

• 1 tbsp diced onion

• Lettuce

• 1 tbsp burger sauce (mix mayo, ketchup, and mustard)

• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Cut the green bell pepper in half from top to bottom and remove seeds.

2. Shape the beef into a patty slightly larger than the pepper halves.

3. Season with salt and pepper and cook until done.

4. Melt cheese on top of the patty.

5. Spread burger sauce inside both pepper halves.

6. Layer lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and the cheeseburger patty.

7. Close with the second pepper half and serve.

Approximate protein: 25–30 g

2. Jersey Mike's Style Bell Pepper Sandwich

Best with: Red bell pepper (slightly sweet, like a deli sandwich roll)

Ingredients

• 1 red bell pepper

• 4 oz sliced turkey

• 2 oz sliced ham

• 1 slice provolone cheese

• Shredded lettuce

• Tomato slices

• Thinly sliced onion

• Banana pepper rings

• Red wine vinegar

• Olive oil

• Oregano

• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Halve the red bell pepper and remove seeds.

2. Layer provolone, turkey, and ham into one half.

3. Add lettuce, tomato, onion, and banana peppers.

4. Sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper.

5. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar ("Mike's Way" style).

6. Top with the second pepper half and press gently together.

Approximate protein: 30–35 g

3. Tuna Salad Bell Pepper Sandwich

Best with: Yellow bell pepper (mild sweetness complements tuna)

Ingredients

• 1 yellow bell pepper

• 1 can tuna (5 oz), drained

• 2 tbsp mayonnaise

• 1 tbsp finely diced celery

• 1 tbsp diced red onion

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• Salt and pepper

• Lettuce leaves

• Optional: sliced cucumber or tomato

Instructions

1. Halve the yellow bell pepper and remove seeds.

2. Mix tuna, mayo, celery, onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

3. Place lettuce in the pepper half.

4. Spoon in the tuna salad.

5. Add cucumber or tomato if desired.

6. Close with the other pepper half.

Approximate protein: 25–30 g

More From Low Carb Love

---