Turkey + Veggie Sandwich on a Pepper ‘Bun’

Swapping out the bread for a fresh and crunchy bell pepper gives this Turkey and Veggie Sandwich a fun and unconventional twist.

It’s an easy way to cut back on refined grains and add more veggies into your diet.

Remember to swap in your favorite sammie fillers to create a lunch that excites and satisfies you.

*Note: this recipe is featured alongside my Avocado + Egg Bowl and my Quinoa Black Bean + Mango Bowl in my Easy Healthy Protein Packed Lunch Episode.  You can see all three recipes in the video below.

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Turkey and Veggie Sandwich on a Pepper Bun

Prep Time10 mins

Total Time10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 bell pepper
• 1 piece red leaf lettuce
• 1-2 roasted peppers from a jar
• 2 ounces organic turkey breast
• 1 ounce organic cheddar cheese thinly sliced
• 5 spicy pickle slices
• 1/4 cup hummus

Instructions

• Slice off the cheeks from your pepper and use the two biggest halves for the bread.
• On top of one pepper cheek, layer red leaf lettuce, roasted pepper, turkey, cheddar cheese, and pickles.
• Spread the hummus on the remaining pepper cheek and place on top to create a sandwich.Serve and enjoy!

Course: gluten free, low carb + keto, LUNCH, recipes, sandwich + burger, VIDEO

Cuisine: low carb + keto, Lunch