{"product_id":"lesya-pepper","title":"Fresh Organic Lesya Sweet Peppers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 lb or 5 lb Box · Peak Summer Availability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Level: Sweet · 0 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLesya Peppers of called  \u003cstrong\u003e“the sweetest pepper in the world.”\u003c\/strong\u003e This remarkable Ukrainian variety has deep-red skin, a distinctive pointed heart shape, and exceptionally thick, juicy walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLesya’s substantial flesh and compact shape make it one of the best sweet peppers for stuffing. The peppers hold up beautifully in the oven while becoming tender, rich, and intensely sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are fresh peppers for cooking and eating. We do not sell seeds or plants. They are sold fresh—not dried, pickled, or preserved.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Lesya Peppers?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLesya is a Ukrainian sweet pepper celebrated for its extraordinary sweetness and unusually thick flesh. The heart-shaped peppers ripen to a glossy, deep red and contain no heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften promoted as \u003cstrong\u003ethe sweetest pepper in the world\u003c\/strong\u003e, Lesya has a concentrated, fruity flavor with very little bitterness. Its remarkably thick walls provide more crisp, juicy flesh in every pepper than most traditional sweet peppers or bells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Do Lesya Peppers Taste Like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLesya Peppers are intensely sweet, rich, and fruity. Their thick flesh is crisp and exceptionally juicy when raw, becoming tender, deeply flavored, and caramelized when roasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn Exceptional Pepper for Stuffing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLesya’s thick walls, substantial flesh, and naturally cupped shape make it particularly well suited to stuffing. The peppers remain sturdy during cooking and have enough flavor and sweetness to stand alongside rich fillings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStuff them with rice, grains, cheese, vegetables, sausage, lamb, or ground beef, then bake until the peppers are tender and lightly caramelized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use Lesya Peppers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStuff and bake with grains, cheese, vegetables, or meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast or grill until tender and lightly charred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlice and serve raw in salads or with dips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSauté with onions, garlic, tomatoes, or eggplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to sandwiches, pizza, pasta, or grain bowls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickle or preserve for later use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a simple preparation, halve the peppers and remove the seeds. Fill them with seasoned rice, herbs, vegetables, and cheese, then bake until the filling is hot and the thick pepper walls are tender and sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasonal Availability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh Lesya Peppers are available only during the summer growing season. Harvest quantities and availability vary with field conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship all produce via \u003cstrong\u003eovernight delivery nationwide\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eAt checkout, please select your \u003cstrong\u003epreferred delivery date\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Order by Thursday at 12 PM EST → Ships Monday\u003cbr\u003e• Order by Sunday at 12 PM EST → Ships Wednesday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a delivery date falls on a holiday, your box will arrive on the next available business day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Norwich Meadows Farm","offers":[{"title":"3lb case","offer_id":52330486432045,"sku":"PR-LES-8","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb case","offer_id":52330486399277,"sku":"PRLES-14","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/0592\/0813\/files\/LesyaPepper.jpg?v=1786222611","url":"https:\/\/norwichmeadowsfarm.com\/products\/lesya-pepper","provider":"Norwich Meadows Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}