Ingredients
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4 Large Tomatoes
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4 Bell Pepperassorted colors
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1 Onionfinely chopped
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2 Cloves Garlicminced
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1 Cup Cooked Rice
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½ Cup Fresh Parsleychopped
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½ Cup Fresh Mintchopped
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¼ Cup Olive Oil
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Acc. To Taste Salt
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Acc. To Taste Black Pepper Powder
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1 tsp Paprika
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1 tsp Dried Oregano
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1 tbsp Tomato Paste
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½ Cup Vegetable Broth
Description
Gemista, a traditional Greek dish, translates to “filled” or “stuffed” in Greek. It consists of vegetables like tomatoes, bell peppers, and sometimes zucchinis, hollowed out and filled with a flavorful mixture of rice, herbs, and spices. This dish is hearty, comforting, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
This Gemista recipe offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures, making it a perfect dish for a wholesome Mediterranean-inspired meal.
Here’s the recipe for Delicious and Scrumptious Gemista;
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the tomatoes and peppers, and scoop out the seeds and membranes.
- In a bowl, mix cooked rice, chopped onion, garlic, parsley, mint, olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and tomato paste.
- Stuff the mixture into the hollowed-out tomatoes and peppers.
- Place the stuffed vegetables in a baking dish. Pour vegetable broth into the dish.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to lightly brown the tops.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
