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Tradtional Greek Gemista with tomatoes and peppers in the photo in a black round baking pan.

Traditional Greek Gemista

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Greek gemista is a beloved traditional dish made with ripe tomatoes and peppers stuffed with rice, fresh herbs, and olive oil. Made with tomatoes, and peppers with fresh herbs and rice.
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Prep Time 32 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 tomatoes wash and pat dry
  • 6 green bell peppers wash and pat dry
  • 1 aubergine wash and pat dry
  • 5 potatoes large and sliced
  • 2 cups risotto rice
  • 2 onions
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tsp mint
  • 1 can sliced tomatoes
  • ½ cup parsley
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 6 tbsp Kefalotyri or Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ½ tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180℃.
  • Start by slicing the lid off the 8 tomatoes. Use a knife to cut around the inside of the tomato and a spoon to remove the flesh and seeds.
  • Cut the lid of the 6 green bell peppers and wash thoroughly to remove the seeds.
  • Slice the 1 aubergine (eggplant) downwards with a knife. And by holding the aubergine upwards, use a spoon to empty out the flesh. Set aside both tomato and aubergine flesh.
  • Place the vegetables in a large baking pan. Season the inside of the vegetables with a pinch of salt and sugar. Meanwhile, wash and cut the 5 potatoes in half. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the tomato and aubergine flesh into a food processor. Remove the lid, add the 2 onions, 2 tsp mint, ½ cup parsleyand blend on high speed for 5 minutes. Remove and transfer into a large bowl. Add ½ a cup of olive oil, rice, 3 garlic clovesand cheese. Give a good stir.
  • Add ½ cup of the olive oil, 2 cups risotto rice, and 6 tbsp Kefalotyri or Parmesan cheese. Give it a gentle stir.
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