Vegetarian

Gemista

Tomatoes and peppers filled with herbed rice, baked in olive oil.

⏱ 90 minutes total (approx.)♧ 6 servings
Mediterranean food presentation, illustrative photograph
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Method

  1. Cut lids from vegetables; scoop out tomato flesh and chop it.
  2. Sauté onion, stir in rice, chopped tomato, herbs, salt and pepper.
  3. Fill vegetables loosely, replace lids and place in a baking dish.
  4. Pour stock and olive oil around them; bake covered at 190°C for 50 minutes, then uncovered 15–20 minutes.
Home-cooking version. Times are estimates and vary with equipment and ingredient size. Follow safe food handling and cooking temperatures.
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