Yemista (Greek Stuffed Tomatoes & Peppers) Recipe

Name: Yemista (Greek Stuffed Tomatoes & Peppers)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 ripe tomatoes (or 4 large); 5 medium green peppers (or 4 large); dash of sugar for bottom of each tomato or pepper; 3/4 cup olive oil; 15 T rice (brown or white) (scant 1 cup); 1 large onion, chopped fine; 3 cloves garlic, minced very fine; 1 shallot, minced fine; 3 medium mushrooms, chopped well; 1/4 cup fresh mint, minced OR 1 1/2 T dried, crumbled; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced; 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 1/3 cup italian style breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup hard cheese such as: mizithra, kefalograviera, or parmesan, cut into cubes; 1/4 cup goat cheese (not feta), crumbled; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 1/2 cups broth, or water; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 4 medium potatoes, cut into wedges; salt & pepper, to taste; olive oil; block feta cheese, cut into slices

Servings: persons

5 ripe tomatoes (or 4 large)
5 medium green peppers (or 4 large)
dash of sugar for bottom of each tomato or pepper
3/4 cup olive oil
15 T rice (brown or white) (scant 1 cup)
1 large onion, chopped fine
3 cloves garlic, minced very fine
1 shallot, minced fine
3 medium mushrooms, chopped well
1/4 cup fresh mint, minced OR 1 1/2 T dried, crumbled
1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/3 cup italian style breadcrumbs
1/2 cup hard cheese such as: mizithra, kefalograviera, or parmesan, cut into cubes
1/4 cup goat cheese (not feta), crumbled
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1 1/2 cups broth, or water
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 medium potatoes, cut into wedges
salt & pepper, to taste
olive oil
block feta cheese, cut into slices

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["Remove tops of tomatoes (retain tops) and carefully scoop out flesh (retain flesh of 2-3 tomatoes as well).", "", "Cut off tops of peppers (retain tops) and remove seeds and membrane.", "", "Place tomatoes and peppers in a greased pan, large enough to hold them comfortably, and give each vegetable a tiny dash of sugar with your fingertips.", "", "Process tomato flesh until pureed. Add 3/4 cup olive oil, rice, onion, shallot, garlic, mushrooms, mint, parsley, nuts, breadcrumbs, cheeses, salt, and pepper.", "", "Stuff the vegetables evenly with this mixture and replace tops of tomatoes and peppers.", "", "Toss potato slices in olive oil and salt and pepper. ""Plant"" in amongst the other vegetables.", "", "Combine 1 cup water and 1/2 cup olive oil with a scant tablespoon of tomato paste and a little salt and pepper and pour this around the vegetables and potatoes.", "", "Bake in a preheated 375 F oven for about 1 hour 45 min. (Vegetables should pierce easily and be slightly blackened in parts).", "", "Turn off oven and leave in for another hour to ""mellow"" before serving.", "", "Serve warm, with slices of feta cheese and crusty bread."]

2387

kcal

Calories

Fat

338

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 ripe tomatoes (or 4 large), 5 medium green peppers (or 4 large), dash of sugar for bottom of each tomato or pepper, 3/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Yemista (Greek Stuffed Tomatoes & Peppers) 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.

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Yemista (Greek Stuffed Tomatoes & Peppers)

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