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Get It NowThis keto bell pepper sandwich recipe is my take on this fun TikTok trend. And there’s lots to love about it: it’s incredibly easy to make (ready in just 5 minutes), it’s absolutely delicious, AND it’s totally healthy.
Now, of course, you can make a keto turkey sandwich with my Wholesome Yum Keto Bread Mix, or keto white bread, or almond flour bread, or even 90-second bread… but this is a colorful, veggie-filled twist on a turkey sandwich that I know will satisfy any sandwich craving.
Why You’ll Love This Bell Pepper Sandwich
- Classic turkey sandwich flavors
- Crunchy and creamy
- Takes just 5 minutes to make
- As simple as making a conventional sandwich
- Made with 100% whole foods
- Healthy and low carb

What Is A Bell Pepper Sandwich?
If you’ve heard about the TikTok bell pepper sandwich, this is it! It’s a keto and low carb sandwich that swaps bread slices with a halved bell pepper, then stuffs all of the sandwich fillings inside.
Ingredients & Substitutions
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for keto bell pepper sandwiches, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
- Bell peppers – This will be our bread replacement in the sandwiches. I used red bell peppers, but you can use any color you like. All bell peppers are keto!
- Mayonnaise – Use homemade mayonnaise or store-bought. I recommend avocado oil mayo for a clean ingredient option.
- Whole grain Dijon mustard – You can also swap this for your favorite mustard.
- Leaf lettuce – Use a green leaf lettuce or romaine.
- Deli turkey slices – Look for a deli turkey without added sugar.
- Cooked bacon – Microwaving your bacon or air fryer bacon are the quickest way to do it for a quick sandwich, or you can meal prep a larger batch of bacon in the oven to use for other bacon recipes as well.
- Cheese – I used provolone, but pick your favorite! Here’s a full cheese list with carb counts.
- Avocado – Look for a ripe avocado that’s is firm and not too soft, but not rock hard.

How To Make A Bell Pepper Sandwich
This section shows how to make a sandwich with bell peppers with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
- Prep bell peppers. Use a knife to remove stem, cut bell pepper in half, and then cut away ribs and seeds.

- Assemble. Spread mayonnaise and mustard over the bell pepper halves. On two of the halves, layer ingredients in this order: one leaf lettuce, half of turkey, 2 slices cheese, 2 slices bacon, and half of the avocado.

- Top & enjoy! Top each pepper sandwich with the second bell pepper half and it’s ready to eat.

Recipe Variations
Looking for more bell pepper sandwich ideas? Try one of these:
- Green pepper – Try a green bell pepper (or a yellow or orange one!) instead of a red one for a different flavor.
- Ham and cheese – Swap out the turkey and provolone for deli ham and cheddar cheese.
- Vegetarian – Instead of deli meat, use keto hummus, a slice of cheese, sliced cucumbers and alfalfa sprouts.
Storage Instructions
- Store: You can keep the bell pepper sandwich in the refrigerator for a few hours. If storing longer, remove the avocado so it doesn’t brown.
- Meal prep: Cut and prep bell peppers. Assemble right before serving.
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Bell Pepper Sandwich (5 Minutes!)
This fast bell pepper sandwich comes together in just 5 minutes and will satisfy your sandwich craving. It's a healthy, easy, and low carb!
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Using a knife, remove bell pepper stem, then cut bell pepper in half. Cut away the ribs and seeds.
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Spread the mayonnaise and whole grain mustard evenly over bell pepper halves.
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Layer the remaining ingredients on 2 of the bell pepper halves in this order: one leaf of lettuce, half the turkey slices, 2 slices of provolone, 2 slices of cooked bacon, and half of the avocado slices.
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Top the sandwiches with the other half of the red bell pepper.
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Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 bell pepper sandwich
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14 Comments
Doug J
0Love this recipe! Its filling and tastes great!
Melanie
0This is delicious. I have a bag of baby bell peppers and I sliced about 8 of them in half, seeded them, then sliced up some smoked ham lunch meat into long sticks, did the same with some sliced sharp cheddar, put a little mayo in one side of each pepper, put them together and it was so crunchy and yummy! My next sandwiches will be turkey, bacon, guacamole.
Katie
0This is such a fun twist on a sandwich. I love the crunch and freshness the bell pepper adds! We love this one.
Natalie
0Yum! This looks fantastic. I’m going to give this a try
Amy L Huntley
0Healthy and Low Carb! Win, Win! So filling too!
Kristyn
0What a awesome way to use bell peppers!! Love them & love this! I don’t miss the bread at all!
Natalie
0What a great & delicious idea!! It’s so crisp & tasty!! I think I will make my sandwiches like this from now on!
Swathi
0Keto bell pepper sandwich is yumm
Samantha
0Yum! I love how easy this is to make! Perfect for back to school time coming up. Will definitely try this one!
Ann
0For those on keto looking for a unique recipe, this is it.
Beth
0Oh wow! I love this idea and so will my hubby. We are going to love this recipe for lunch today! So much healthier and looks very delicious! Definitely going to be a hit!
Sam
0This was a very creative recipe. It was surprisingly delicious too. Who knew bell peppers would make delicious sandwich bread. I will definitely be making it again.
Paula
0This is a great idea. I made them and the fam loved them!
Renee Thiegpin
0This is such a great idea! We loved it! Thanks for this recipe.