Laz Stuffed Bell Peppers (Λαζ Γεμιστές Καλαμποκοπιπεριές)

Λαζ Γεμιστές Καλαμποκοπιπεριές (Laz Stuffed Bell Peppers) is a traditional dish from Pontic Greek cuisine, featuring a flavorful filling of rice, ground meat, and aromatic herbs, all encased in sweet bell peppers and simmered to perfection.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Pontic Greek Stuffed Peppers
Laz Stuffed Bell Peppers (Λαζ Γεμιστές Καλαμποκοπιπεριές)

Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 cup rice
  • 250g ground meat (beef or lamb)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, grated
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped mint
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the rice, ground meat, onion, tomatoes, parsley, mint, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Stuff the bell peppers with the rice and meat mixture, and place them in a deep pot.
  5. Add water to the pot until the peppers are halfway submerged.
  6. Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 1 hour, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is cooked through.
  7. Serve the stuffed peppers hot, with a dollop of yogurt on the side if desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
15g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Deep pot Knife Cutting board Bowl

Tools

Oven Stove

Serving suggestions

Serve the Λαζ Γεμιστές Καλαμποκοπιπεριές with a side of Greek salad and crusty bread.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, replace the ground meat with cooked lentils or chickpeas.

Cost

$10