
Recipe for Traditional Gemista
Bursting with fresh and vibrant colors gemista is a traditional recipe for Greek stuffed tomatoes and/or other vegetables that are baked in the oven. The traditional recipe for Gemista is vegetarian, where the filling is rice & chopped vegetables but may also contain minced beef or pork. Our favorite however remains the original one, so follow our steps to enjoy it at home and feel free to use your imagination to give it your own twist.
What you will need
- 6 large ripe tomatoes
- 4 bell peppers
- 4 zucchinis
- potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 150g long grain rice
- 15g of dill finely shredded,
- salt and pepper
- a pinch of sugar
- parsley and basil (optional)