These lunchbox-friendly crunchy bell pepper sandwiches are a great option for busy days. They are stuffed with cream cheese, everything bagel seasoning, smoked salmon and avocado. So easy, only five ingredients, that's it!

DIY Everything Bagel Seasoning

Don't have ready-made everything bagel seasoning? You can easily make your own by mixing the following ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp onion flakes
  • 1 tsp garlic flakes
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

How To Eat Bell Pepper Sandwiches

Bell peppers are a popular TikTok recipe, and if you ever tried them, you know they are not the easiest thing to eat "sandwiched". It's much better (and less messy) if you eat the stuffed pepper halves separately. You can press the halves together in case you want to pack them with you for lunch but separate them before eating.

More Bell Pepper Sandwiches

Want to try more bell pepper sandwiches? Check out these recipes:

Preparation time

Hands-on:    5 minutes
Overall:     5 minutes

Nutritional values (per sandwich)

Total Carbs 14.3 grams
Fiber 6.6 grams
Net Carbs 7.7 grams
Protein 21.7 grams
Fat 25.4 grams
of which Saturated 10.2 grams
Energy 341 kcal
Magnesium 60 mg (15% RDA)
Potassium 736 mg (37% EMR)

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (9%), protein (25%), fat (66%)

Ingredients (makes 1 sandwich)

  • 1 medium green bell pepper, seeds removed (150 g/ 5.3 oz)
  • 3 tbsp cream cheese or goat's cheese (45 g/ 1.4 oz)
  • 1 tsp everything bagel seasoning
  • 85 g smoked salmon (3 oz)
  • 1/2 small avocado, sliced (50 g/ 1.8 oz)

Instructions

  1. Slice the avocado. (Note: You can use cucumber if you're not a fan of avocado, or use part avocado, part cucumber.)
  2. Cut the bell peppers in half and remove the seeds.
  3. Spread the cream cheese inside each half and then top with everything bagel seasoning. (To make your own, see recipe tips above.)
  4. Top with smoked salmon and avocado. They can be stored in the fridge for up to a day.
  5. To pack for lunch for later, press the halves together, wrap and place in an airtight container. When ready to serve, simply separate the halves or cut the whole sandwich in half. (Note that eating bell pepper sandwiches this way can get messy.)


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Bell Pepper Sandwich with Smoked Salmon & Avocado

Bell pepper sandwiches have been trending on TikTok for quite some time now. Bell peppers are the perfect vessel for any low-carb fillings you can imagine, and I've been busy creating more delicious recipes so you never get bored with the same keto meals.

Bell peppers are not just low in carbs, they are a fantastic source of vitamin C! In this recipe I used green bell peppers because they are less sweet and better for sandwiches, and they contain fewer carbs than red, orange or yellow bell peppers. Either way, any bell peppers will be great in this recipe and will still keep it low in carbs.

A word of advice though. I never eat them pressed together like sandwiches. It's way more practical (and less messy) if you eat the stuffed pepper halves separately. They may look prettier pressed together when you cut through them but it's not easy to eat them that way.

Want to try more bell pepper sandwiches? Check out this Bell Pepper Sandwich with Bacon, Ham & Cheese. If you can't eat cheese, these Mexican Bell Pepper Sandwich are dairy-free and keto at the same time.

Preparation time

Hands-on:    5 minutes
Overall:     5 minutes

Nutritional values (per sandwich)

Total Carbs 12.1 grams
Fiber 4 grams
Net Carbs 8.1 grams
Protein 36.8 grams
Fat 37 grams
of which Saturated 16.2 grams
Energy 522 kcal
Magnesium 52 mg (13% RDA)
Potassium 490 mg (25% EMR)

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (6%), protein (29%), fat (65%)

Ingredients (makes 1 sandwich)

  • 1 medium green bell pepper, seeds removed (150 g/ 5.3 oz)
  • 3 tbsp goat's cheese or cream cheese (45 g/ 1.4 oz)
  • 1 tbsp pesto (15 ml) - you can make your own pesto
  • 3 slices Parma ham (45 g/ 1.6 oz)
  • 1/2 ball fresh mozzarella, sliced (60 g/ 2.1 oz)
  • 4-6 green olives, sliced (16 g/ 0.5 oz)
  • 1/2 medium tomato, sliced (50 g/ 1.8 oz)

Instructions

  1. Slice the mozzarella, tomatoes and olives.
  2. Cut the bell peppers in half and remove the seeds.
  3. Spread the goat's cheese (or cream cheese) inside each half and then add the pesto.
  4. Top with parma ham, mozzarella, olives and tomatoes. These peppers are ready to serve. They can be stored in the fridge for up to a day.
  5. To pack for lunch for later, press the halves together, wrap and place in an airtight container. When ready to serve, simply separate the halves or cut the whole sandwich in half. (Note that eating bell pepper sandwiches this way can get messy.)


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Keto Italian Bell Pepper Sandwich

This recipe is for everyone who loves rhubarb! Sweet-tart rhubarb flavored with vanilla and star anise and topped with delicious almond & pecan crumble. It can't get more summery than that!

What I love about crumbles is how easy they are to put together with just a few ingredients and don't require complicated preparation. A crumble is a foolproof dessert that can't simply go wrong!

You can serve this crumble on its own of even better with whipped cream, mascarpone, sour cream, creme fraiche, or coconut cream for dairy-free.

Recipe Tips

If you can't eat dairy or you are vegan, use virgin coconut oil or palm shortening from sustainable agriculture instead of butter. If you can't eat nuts, skip the pecans and use ground sunflower seeds instead of almond flour. Do not use coconut flour as that won't work in this crumble.

Instead of sugar I used Erythritol although you can also use Swerve or Allulose. Low-carb granulated sweetener will be the best option in this easy summer dessert.

If you're using frozen rhubarb instead of fresh, let it defrost before cooking with the vanilla, anise and sweetener.

Rhubarb has a high water content so this crumble will be quite moist. If you want to reduce the moisture, you can add 1 to 2 tablespoons of chia seeds and stir through the warm rhubarb mixture. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes and then add the crumble topping. Alternatively, you can bake the crumble separately by simply spreading on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and baking it for 5 to 8 minutes. To serve, spoon some of the cooked rhubarb into a bowl and top with the baked crumble.

More Low-Carb Crumble Recipes

Rhubarb is ultra low in carbs and my favorite fruit to use in a crumble but it's certainly not your only option if you follow a low-carb diet. Check out some of these other recipes:

Preparation time

Hands-on:     10 minutes
Overall:      30 minutes

Nutritional values (per serving, about 115 g/ 4 oz)

Total Carbs 10.8 grams
Fiber 4.9 grams
Net Carbs 5.9 grams
Protein 7 grams
Fat 25.1 grams
of which Saturated 5.1 grams
Energy 279 kcal
Magnesium 88 mg (22% RDA)
Potassium 450 mg (23% EMR)

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (9%), protein (10%), fat (81%)

Ingredients (makes 6 servings)

Rhubarb anise base:
  • 500 g fresh or frozen rhubarb (1.1 lbs)
  • 1 vanilla pod, cut widthwise
  • 2 star anise
  • 1/3 cup granulated Erythritol, Swerve or Allulose (67 g/ 2.4 oz)
  • 1 tbsp water (15 ml)
Topping:

Instructions

  1. Cut the rhubarb into large chunks, about 2 inch (5 cm) each.
  2. Place the rhubarb in a saucepan. Cut the vanilla pod widthwise and scrape the tiny seeds into the saucepan. Add the star anise, 1/3 cup of the sweetener (Erythritol, Swerve or Allulose), and water. Bring to a boil and cover with a lid. Cook on medium-low 10 minutes until the rhubarb has softened and released the juices.
    Note: You can use about 2 to 3 tsp sugar-free vanilla extract or 1/2 tsp vanilla bean powder instead of the vanilla pod.
  3. Remove the lid and cook for another 5 minutes. Take off the heat and set aside while you prepare the crumble topping.
  4. Preheat the oven to 175 °C/ 350 °F (fan assisted), or 195 °C/ 380 °F (conventional). Prepare the crumble topping by placing all of the ingredients in a bowl: almond flour, butter (or coconut oil) and the remaining sweetener. Using your hand, combine until thick dough forms.
  5. Add the pecans (or walnuts) and mix to combine.
  6. Remove the anise and vanilla pod from the rhubarb and transfer the rhubarb to a baking dish (I used a round 24 cm/ 9 1/2 inch baking dish).
  7. Crumble the topping all over the strawberries and place back in the oven. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the crumble topping is lightly golden. Remove from the oven, place on a cooling rack and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
  8. Serve with a dollop of full-fat yogurt, mascarpone, whipped cream, sour cream, clotted cream, coconut yogurt or coconut cream. Once cool, store in the fridge for up to 5 days.


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Low-Carb Rhubarb Crumble

This a great keto bread recipe for busy days when you don't feel like spending too much time in the kitchen. It's incredibly fluffy, low in carbs and high in protein. It's the perfect vessel for just about any topping you can think of.

This white bread recipe is adapted from my 90 Second Keto Bread. I wanted to create a lower calorie, lower fat and higher protein version similar to Maria Emmerich's popular Protein Sparing Bread but with additional nut flour for texture.

How to Make Quick White Keto Bread

All you need to make this easy grain-free bread is almond flour, psyllium powder, protein powder, cream of tartar, salt and egg whites.

You'll need to beat the egg whites with cream of tartar (or apple cider vinegar). This will stabilize the egg whites and keep them fluffy. Then you'll slowly beat in the remaining ingredients until well combined

You'll then transfer the mixture in a square microwave-friendly container (or beat directly in it like I did), and cook in the microwave until fully set. This should take about just 90 seconds.

I tested four recipes before I ended up with the version I wanted. The third was almost perfect but needed some minor tweaks. Here's what I learnt:

  • Don't use whole eggs. You want light and fluffy texture. Whole eggs are also more likely to make the bread taste eggy.
  • Don't use just protein powder but instead combine it with nut or seed flours. It may be down to the fact that this is a microwave recipe and too much protein powder makes it dense and very spongy. My first two attempts failed because I used too much protein powder (3 tbsp instead of 1 tbsp). After a few hours they were hard as cardboard and the taste wasn't good either.
  • Wondering which protein powder to use? Unflavored, plain egg white protein powder, powdered egg whites or whey protein powder will all work well in this recipe. I tried them all.

Want to create your own keto bread? You can make any customizations in our KetoDiet App!

Oven Instructions

While I haven't tested this myself, I'll give you some general tips based on my experience with similar recipes.

If you don't have a microwave, pour in a small ovenproof baking dish lined with parchment paper and bake at 175 °C/ 350 °F (fan assisted), or 195 °C/ 380 °F (conventional) until fully set and lightly browned on top. Depending on the size of the container, this should take 15-20 minutes. The smaller the container, the longer it will take to bake through as the bread will be thicker. If you use the oven, it's better to double or triple the recipe.

Nut-Free Quick Keto Bread

If you need to make this keto bread nut-free, replace the almond flour with the same amount (1/4 cup) of ground sunflower seeds. The bread won't be white but it will be just as fluffy.

I haven't tried using coconut flour but if you do, start with 1 1/2 tbsp coconut flour. Coconut flour is dense so the egg whites will be more deflated and the bread won't be as fluffy as the one made with almond flour.

What To Do with Leftover Egg Yolks

Use any leftover egg yolks to make some Low-Carb Lemon Curd, Creamy Keto Vanilla Ice Cream or our Super Creamy Keto Vanilla Popsicles. You can even use the egg yolks to make some Creamy Keto Coffee for breakfast.

How to Use Keto White Bread

You can use this easy Low-carb 90 Second Bread to make Keto French Toast, Keto Grilled Cheese Sandwich or even this Keto Bread Pudding.

I topped mine with a generous layer of creamy mascarpone cheese and some of my Chunky Sugar-Free Strawberry Jam. Sweet or savory, the options are endless!

Preparation time

Hands-on:    5 minutes
Overall:     5 minutes

Nutritional values (per bread, 2 slices)

Total Carbs 7.4 grams
Fiber 4.3 grams
Net Carbs 3.2 grams
Protein 17.4 grams
Fat 13.3 grams
of which Saturated 1 grams
Energy 205 kcal
Magnesium 74 mg (19% RDA)
Potassium 361 mg (18% EMR)

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (6%), protein (34%), fat (60%)

Ingredients (makes 1 serving)

Instructions

  1. Crack the eggs and separate the egg whites from the egg yolks. Reserve the yolks for another recipe (see recipe tips above).
  2. Place the egg whites in a mixing bowl or a microwave-friendly glass container like I did. Add the salt and cream of tartar (or use the same amount of apple cider vinegar instead).
  3. Using a hand mixer, beat on high speed until fluffy, soft peaks form. Reduce the speed and add the protein powder, almond flour and psyllium powder. Use a spatula to evenly spread and level the fluffy mixture.
  4. Microwave on high for 90 seconds, or until it's fully set (oven instructions and in the recipe tips above).
  5. When cool, cut in half widthwise and place in a toaster or in a hot dry pan to toast. Depending on how you use it, this bread will serve one to two.
  6. Serve just like bread with any toppings or with a salad. You can also use sweet toppings like mascarpone and some Chunky Sugar-Free Strawberry Jam.
  7. Store wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. You can also freeze this bread for up to 3 months.


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90 Second Keto White Bread

Have you ever made an antipasto plate?

An antipasto platter is a tasty combination of cured meats, cheese and vegetables. Typically it's served with wine as a starter but why not scale it up and serve it as a regular meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner?

This easy keto Italian antipasto plate is perfect for summer, especially when it's too hot to use the stove. Love cold plates? Make sure to check out these no-cook keto recipes too!

Recipe Customizations

This Antipasto plate is so versatile! For healthy fats and flavor I used olives stuffed with almonds but you can use plain olives of choice — green, black or kalamata. You can also use olives stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes, peppers or feta cheese.

Tomatoes go well with pesto. I used homemade Macadamia Basil Pesto but you can use store-bought pesto (ideally made with extra virgin olive oil) or check some of these recipes and make your own pesto in just a few minutes.

To make a dairy-free antipasti plate, skip the cheese and use more ham or substitute with sliced cooked chicken or pastrami.

To make a vegetarian antipasti plate, skip the salami and use a variety of cheese instead. This recipe uses Manchego which is hard sheep cheese. You can use any other hard cheese or soft cheese of choice. Try Gruyere, Roquefort, Emmental, Gouda, any goat's cheese, Burrata or Mozzarella. Parmesan and Pecorino are great options although technically they are not vegetarian.

To make a pescatarian antipasti plate, try smoked salmon, canned sardines, mackerel, tuna or anchovies instead of the meat.

You can make all of these customizations and lots more in our KetoDiet App!

Preparation time

Hands-on:       5 minutes
Overall:        5 minutes

Nutritional values (per serving, 1 plate)

Total Carbs 12 grams
Fiber 5 grams
Net Carbs 7 grams
Protein 39.6 grams
Fat 34.6 grams
of which Saturated 11.8 grams
Energy 506 kcal
Magnesium 74 mg (18% RDA)
Potassium 881 mg (44% EMR)

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (6%), protein (32%), fat (62%)

Ingredients (makes 1 serving)

  • 3 slices of high-quality ham (70 g/ 2.5 oz)
  • 30 g Manchego cheeseor hard cheese of choice (1.1 oz)
  • 2 slices Parma ham (30 g/ 1.1 oz)
  • 2 slices bresaola or more Parma ham (15 g/ 0.5 oz)
  • 2 slices Italian salami (20 g/ 0.7 oz)
  • 1/2 large or 1 medium tomato, sliced (120 g/ 4.2 oz)
  • 6-8 green olives (25 g/ 0.9 oz)
  • 1/2 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained (42 g/ 1.5 oz)
  • 1 tbsp pesto ( 15 ml) - you can make your own pesto

Instructions

  1. Slice the tomato and prepare all the remaining ingredients. (Check the recipe tips for swaps.)
  2. Assemble everything on a large plate: ham, parma ham, bresaola (or more parma ham, salami, Manchego cheese (or any hard cheese of choice), drained artichoke hearts and olives. You can use green olives, black or kalamata olives, plain or stuffed.
  3. Drizzle the sliced tomatoes with pesto and serve immediately.


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Keto Italian Antipasti Cold Plate

This easy 5-ingredient canned fish salad is so easy to make and ideal to serve with any crunchy vegetables, leafy salad bowls or bell pepper halves.

Just like this Keto Everything Bagel Creamy Egg Salad and this Low-Carb Cold Plate with Smoked Salmon, it's an easy cold dinner or lunch recipe that won't heat up your kitchen. You can even have it for breakfast with a slice or two of my 90-Second Keto Bread.

Recipe Customizations

Just like all fatty fish, sardines are good for you, and that includes canned fish.

But not everyone is a fan, I get it! If this is your case, use canned salmon, mackerel or tuna instead. You could even use shredded chicken breasts but you may need double the mayonnaise to keep it nice and creamy.

This is a relatively small meal that's best as a light lunch or dinner option. If you need a more satisfying meal, you can simply double the recipe. If you need to make it egg-free or you want to reduce the amount of fat, swap sour cream for the mayonnaise.

You can make all of these customizations and lots more in our KetoDiet App!

Preparation time

Hands-on:       5 minutes
Overall:        5 minutes

Nutritional values (per serving, about 115 g/ 4 oz salad)

Total Carbs 1.6 grams
Fiber 0.3 grams
Net Carbs 1.4 grams
Protein 22.5 grams
Fat 22.8 grams
of which Saturated 3.1 grams
Energy 305 kcal
Magnesium 36 mg (9% RDA)
Potassium 388 mg (20% EMR)

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (2%), protein (30%), fat (68%)

Ingredients (makes 1 serving)

  • 1 can sardines, drained (90 g/ 3.2 oz)
  • 1 tbsp paleo mayonnaise (15 ml) - you can make your own mayo
  • 1/4 small red onion, finely diced (15 g/ 0.5 oz)
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • sea salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: endive (chicory) leaves, baby lettuce leaves, pepper halves or keto bread to serve

Instructions

  1. Place the drained sardines, mayonnaise, diced red onion and lemon juice into a bowl.
  2. Mash with a fork. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.
  3. Serve on its own or with crunchy vegetables, leafy salad bowls, bell pepper halves, or with our 90-Second Keto Bread like this one. To store, keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.


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Creamy Low-Carb Sardine Salad

Eggs are a keto staple and I always keep some in the fridge, ready to make this deliciously creamy keto salad. It's perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner, when it's too hot to cook and you want to avoid using the stove or the oven.

Don't have ready-made everything bagel seasoning? You can easily make your own by mixing the following ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp onion flakes
  • 1 tsp garlic flakes
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Recipe Customizations

If you need more protein and follow a high-protein keto diet, simply add some diced cooked chicken breasts, tuna chunks or a couple more eggs. You can also reduce the fat content by swapping full-fat yogurt for the mayonnaise.

This egg salad is ultra low in carbs so you can keep it that way by serving it on a few lettuce leaves or chicory leaves. You can also serve it stuffed in bell peppers or on top of our 90-Second Keto Bread like this one.

You can make all of these customizations and lots more in our KetoDiet App!

Preparation time

Hands-on:       5 minutes
Overall:        5 minutes

Nutritional values (per serving, about 200 g/ 7 oz salad)

Total Carbs 4 grams
Fiber 1 grams
Net Carbs 3 grams
Protein 20.1 grams
Fat 40.7 grams
of which Saturated 8.4 grams
Energy 463 kcal
Magnesium 34 mg (9% RDA)
Potassium 287 mg (14% EMR)

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (3%), protein (18%), fat (79%)

Ingredients (makes 1 serving)

  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, diced
  • 2 tbsp paleo mayonnaise (30 g/ 1.1 oz) - you can make your own mayo
  • 1 medium spring onion, chopped (15 g/ 0.5 oz)
  • 1 tsp everything bagel seasoning
  • sea salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: endive (chicory) leaves, baby lettuce leaves, pepper halves or keto bread to serve

Instructions

  1. Dice the hard-boiled eggs. (To hard-boil eggs, check the tips in this recipe.). Add all of the remaining ingredients: mayonnaise, chopped spring onion (or chives) and everything bagel seasoning (check recipe tips for homemade).
  2. Mix with a fork until well combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
  3. Serve on its own or with endives (chicory) leaves, baby lettuce leaves, bell pepper halves or with our 90-Second Keto Bread like this one. To store, keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.


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