A crisp, colorful sandwich made with a juicy red bell pepper instead of bread—fresh, filling, and WW-friendly.
Servings: 1 sandwich (2 halves)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Dietary: Low-carb | Gluten-free | WW-friendly | Keto-adaptable
Ingredients
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 3–5 slices deli turkey, thin sliced
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1–2 teaspoons yellow or Dijon mustard
- Handful of fresh spinach or lettuce
- 1 slice cheese (cheddar, provolone, or Swiss), optional
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Prep the pepper
Slice the red bell pepper lengthwise into two large halves. Remove seeds and white ribs so each half forms a shallow “boat.” -
Spread the base
Evenly spread cream cheese on the inside of both pepper halves. This helps hold the filling in place. -
Add mustard
Lightly spread or drizzle mustard over the cream cheese. -
Layer the fillings
- Add spinach or lettuce first
- Stack turkey slices generously (fold slices for thickness)
- Add cheese if using
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Season
Sprinkle lightly with salt and black pepper. -
Close & cut
Press the two pepper halves together firmly. Slice straight down the middle to create two sandwich halves.
Tips for Best Results
- Use a large, wide red bell pepper—smaller peppers won’t hold enough filling.
- Fold turkey slices, not flat, for a thick deli-style center.
- Chill assembled sandwich 5–10 minutes before slicing for clean edges.
- Make sure cream cheese is room temperature for smooth spreading.
Variations
- Protein swap: Use rotisserie chicken, roast beef, or ham.
- Extra crunch: Add sliced cucumber or shredded cabbage.
- Spicy: Mix a pinch of chili flakes or hot sauce into the cream cheese.
- Dairy-free: Use dairy-free cream cheese or mashed avocado.
Storage
- Best enjoyed fresh.
- Can be wrapped tightly and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- If prepping ahead, store fillings separately and assemble before eating to avoid moisture.
WW Points & Nutrition (Approximate, per sandwich)
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WW Points:
- Without cheese: ~2–3 points
- With 1 slice reduced-fat cheese: ~4–5 points
- Calories: ~220–280 kcal
- Protein: ~20–25 g
- Fat: ~10–14 g
- Carbs: ~10–12 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
- Net Carbs: ~7–9 g
