Stuffed Tomatoes (Gemista, Improved) Recipe

Name: Stuffed Tomatoes (Gemista, Improved)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole big white onions; 3 garlic cloves; 6 mint leaves; 1 whole parsley; 1 pinch anise; 6 whole tomatoes; 680 ml tomato sauce; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 ½ cups whole brown rice (instant); ½ cup vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 squash; 1 sweet potato; 1 jamaican squash; 1 garlic clove

Servings: persons

4 whole big white onions
3 garlic cloves
6 mint leaves
1 whole parsley
1 pinch anise
6 whole tomatoes
680 ml tomato sauce
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ cups whole brown rice (instant)
½ cup vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 squash
1 sweet potato
1 jamaican squash
1 garlic clove

1
preheet over at 350 degrees.
2
mix onions with vegetable broth with a teaspoon of oil and mix until tender.
3
add garlic into mixture and mix again.
4
open up the tomato tops with a knife, and with a teaspoon remove the interior of the tomatoes.
5
(DO NOT DISCARD).
6
Chop the interior of the tomatoes that where just removed very fine, or blend them.
7
Put the now chopped or blended tomato interiors into your onion garlic and broth mix.
8
Add the tomato sauce into the mixture.
9
Chop up all herbs & anis and throw them into the sauce,
10
Add salt & pepper if needed & throw in Bay leave, and cook until thick.
11
Add rice into mixture and cook for 3 - 5 min, until done.
12
Now add the sauce & rice mix (stuffing) into the emptied tomatoes and cap the tomatoes with their tops and place them into a cooking pan.
13
(optional) add the extra vegetables mentioned in optional around the pan and over the tomatoes too.
14
chopped of course.
15
cook in the oven for 2 hours at 350 degrees.
16
Voila your done, if you want you can spread some parmesean cheese over them!

792

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole big white onions, 3 garlic cloves, 6 mint leaves, 1 whole parsley, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Tomatoes (Gemista, Improved) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Stuffed Tomatoes (Gemista, Improved)

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