Name: Gemista (Greek Stuffed Vegetables)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: PT1H 15M
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large onions; 2 grated carrots; 10 bell peppers; 1 cup of rice; 2 cups of water; Salt; Black Pepper; 3 tbsp. olive oil; A bunch of parsley; Finely chopped dill; Finely chopped basil; For Tomato Sauce:2 tbsp. tomato paste; 2 cups of hot water; Salt

Gemista, which is a type of dolma originating from Greek cuisine, is consumed especially during the summer season. Both colored peppers and tomatoes can be used in the preparation of dolma. Optionally, there are versions made with plain rice or rice with minced meat. If the ingredients are ready, we can move on to the details of the Greek gemista recipe.

Gemista (Greek Stuffed Vegetables)

Ingredients

2 large onions
2 grated carrots
10 bell peppers
1 cup of rice
2 cups of water
Salt
Black Pepper
3 tbsp. olive oil
A bunch of parsley
Finely chopped dill
Finely chopped basil

For Tomato Sauce:

2 tbsp. tomato paste
2 cups of hot water
Salt

Gemista (Greek Stuffed Vegetables)

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Firstly, put the oil in the pot in which you will cook the rice, and roast the onions by chopping them.
Add grated carrots and rice and continue roasting for 2-3 minutes.
Then add the water and leave it to cook by closing the lid.
When it is slightly watery, add parsley, dill, basil, salt, and pepper and mix.
Then fill the bell peppers with the mixture and place them on the baking tray.
Mix hot water, tomato paste, and salt in a bowl. Pour the tomato paste sauce on the baking tray.
Drizzle olive oil over each pepper. Cover the tray with aluminum foil.
Bake in a preheated 200-degree oven for 40–50 minutes in a controlled manner.
Complete the cooking process by removing the foil in the last 10 minutes of cooking. Enjoy your meal.

Serving Suggestions

You can serve the gemista with homemade yogurt.

Expert Tips

Leave the stuffing slightly watery; do not let it absorb all the water.

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