Description
Greek Gemista, or stuffed vegetables, are a vibrant and wholesome dish that captures the essence of summer. This delightful recipe features ripe tomatoes and bell peppers generously filled with a savory rice and herb mixture, creating a colorful centerpiece for any family dinner or gathering. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it’s also nutritious, making it an excellent choice for meal prep. Serve these delicious gems as a main course or alongside your favorite proteins for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large tomatoes
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup rice
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Prepare the vegetables by cutting off their tops and scooping out the insides.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
- Add rice, parsley, mint, salt, and pepper; cook briefly.
- Stir in water and reserved vegetable insides; cook until rice is half done.
- Stuff each tomato and bell pepper with the rice mixture.
- Place them upright in a baking dish, cover with their tops, drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for about 1 hour or until vegetables are tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed vegetable (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 185mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg