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Gemista - Greek Stuffed Tomatoes
Gemista, meaning "stuffed" in Greek, is a classic dish typically featuring tomatoes, bell peppers, or zucchini filled with a savoury mix of rice, vegetables, and fresh herbs. In our version, we use fragrant arborio rice, a medley of vibrant veggies, and an abundance of fresh parsley, dill, and mint. Baked to perfection, this hearty, aromatic dish offers a comforting taste of the Mediterranean.Servings
(2 stuffed tomatoes per serving)
Total
2 hr + 10 minPrep
25 minCook
1 hr + 45 minFree from
soy
peanut
tree nut
sesame
gluten
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Do you think I could make the filling a day beforehand?
Can I use this filling for patty pan squash maybe?
Made it with bell peppers instred of tomatoes and it was great! Loved it!
I totally loved this version of gemista! I wasn’t sure about the potato in the filling,my grandmother and mother never used it so neither do I, but it worked out really well!!!
Another greek alternative from me : Apart from tomatoes, you can also stuff bell peppers, eggplants or zucchini! Some people also stuff potatoes as well!!
One of my summer favorites!!
I was skeptical of the mint, but I really liked this dish! This recipe will be great when my tomato plants give me too many tomatoes. I made two changes. I didn’t have rice so I swapped the same amount of dried red lentils. And I added 1/4 tsp MSG.
As Greek Cypriot that’s one of my favorite childhood recipes. We usually use rice (never heard of potatoes but I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s a thing because there are so many variations). In Cyprus traditionally we also add mince meat, so usually I use TVP for that extra protein. You can also use any kind of vegetable to stuff, from zucchini, to eggplant, onions, potatoes, artichoke. 🙌