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Yemista

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Greek Stuffed Tomatoes (Gemista/Yemista) | Olive & Mango

Juicy tomatoes stuffed with rice fresh herbs and veggies and roasted to perfection

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1 Pinch Chili flakes
  • 1/4 cup Dill, fresh
  • 1/2 cup Flat-leaf parsley
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Pinch Garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup Mint, fresh
  • 1/4 tsp Oregano
  • 1 Pinch Oregano
  • 6 Tomatoes, medium large
  • 1 1/2 cups Tomatoes
  • 1 Yellow onion
  • 2 Yukon gold potatoes scrubbed, small medium
Canned Goods
  • 1/2 cup Tomatoes/ puree
  • 1/2 cup Water/broth
Condiments
  • 1/2 cup Olives, pitted
Baking & Spices
  • 2 Salt and pepper
Oils & Vinegars
  • 4 tbsp Olive oil plus more, Extra virgin
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1/4 cup Pine nuts or chopped almonds, toasted
Dairy
  • 1/4 cup Feta cheese
Beer, Wine & Liquor
  • 1/4 cup White wine
Liquids
  • 1/2 cup Water
Other
  • ½ cup long-grained white rice or arborio
How to Make the Best Yemista

Yemista means “stuffed” in Greek. This is why this dish has many variations - many vegetables can be stuffed with nearly anything!

Yemista pin

7 · Gemista or Yemista, is a delicious traditional Greek food with oven-baked vegetables stuffed with rice that the whole family loves! When Yemista is in your oven, your kitchen will be filled with wonderful smells, aromas, and incomparable taste of this wonderful vegan food.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1 Garlic
  • 1 Green bell peppers
  • 1 Potatoes
  • 1 Tomatoes
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1 Olive oil
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Greek Stuffed Peppers (Yemista) • Olive & Mango

Greek comfort food and a Summer favourite. Stuffed peppers make a great all in one meal

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1 Carrot
  • 2 Celery stalks
  • 1 Small bunch Dill
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 3 Of mint, springs
  • 1 Onion, large
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 Small Bunch Parsley
  • 4 Potatoes
  • 1 28 oz can Tomatoes
Canned Goods
  • 1 heaping tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup Water or broth plus
Condiments
  • 1 cup Tomato passata/or choice of tomato sauce
Pasta & Grains
  • 1 cup Aborio rice or grain
Baking & Spices
  • 1 Salt and pepper
Oils & Vinegars
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil plus
Dairy
  • 1/4 cup Kefalotiri cheese or parmesan cheese, grated
Beer, Wine & Liquor
  • 1/4 cup Red wine
Other
  • 8 Medium size sweet bell peppers washed and tops cut off ready to stuff (seeds removed,caps saved)
  • 1 lb Of ground beef/turkey or your choice of met
Greek Stuffed Peppers (Yemista) | Olive & Mango

Greek comfort food and a Summer favourite. Stuffed peppers make a great all in one meal

Ingredients

Produce
  • 1 Carrot
  • 2 Celery stalks
  • 1 Small bunch Dill
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 3 Of mint, springs
  • 1 Onion, large
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 Small Bunch Parsley
  • 4 Potatoes
  • 1 28 oz can Tomatoes
Canned Goods
  • 1 heaping tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup Water or broth plus
Condiments
  • 1 cup Tomato passata/or choice of tomato sauce
Pasta & Grains
  • 1 cup Aborio rice or grain
Baking & Spices
  • 1 Salt and pepper
Oils & Vinegars
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil plus
Dairy
  • 1/4 cup Kefalotiri cheese or parmesan cheese, grated
Beer, Wine & Liquor
  • 1/4 cup Red wine
Other
  • 8 Medium size sweet bell peppers washed and tops cut off ready to stuff (seeds removed,caps saved)
  • 1 lb Of ground beef/turkey or your choice of met
Gemista – Greek Stuffed Vegetables

Gemista – stuffed tomatoes and peppers with a herby rice filling. This traditional and authentic Greek Gemista recipe is absolutely delicious

Yemista Greek stuffed peppers and tomatoes

8 · 75 minutes · Yemista is a traditional Greek dish that celebrates summer vegetables. This vegan (and gluten-free) version has heaps of flavour and it's easy to make too.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 5 Bell peppers, large
  • 3/4 tsp Chilli flake, hot
  • 3 Garlic cloves, large
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup Mint, packed fresh
  • 1/4 cup Parsley, packed fresh
  • 1 Red onion, medium
  • 1/4 cup Sultanas or raisins
  • 5 Tomatoes, medium large and firm
  • 2 cups Tomatoes
Canned Goods
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
Condiments
  • 1/4 cup Capers
Pasta & Grains
  • 200 g Grain rice, medium
Baking & Spices
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 generous grind Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Nutritional yeast
  • 1 1/2 tsp Sea salt, fine
Oils & Vinegars
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil, extra virgin
Nuts & Seeds
  • 6 tbsp Almonds
Liquids
  • 1 cup Water
RICE STUFFED VEGETABLES (YEMISTA)

These Greek stuffed vegetables are baked in the oven with potatoes with plenty of extra virgin olive oil. The stuffing is made with rice, herbs, and finely chopped vegetables which makes it a tasty, healthy, juicy, and flavourful summer meal that is easily loved by all. Post Description

Veggie and rice filling for making Greek Yemista.

11 · Veggie and rice filling for making Greek Yemista.

Ingredients

Produce
  • 2 Eggplants, medium-sized
  • 3 Garlic cloves
  • 1 Green bell pepper, small
  • 3 Green bell peppers, medium-sized
  • 6 Mint, fresh leaves
  • 1 Onion, small
  • 3 Potatoes, medium-sized wedges
  • 1 Tomato, very ripe
  • 4 Tomatoes, medium-sized
  • 1 Zucchini, small
  • 2 Zucchinis, medium-sized
Pasta & Grains
  • 13 tbsp Parboiled rice
Baking & Spices
  • 1 Salt & pepper
Oils & Vinegars
  • 12 1/8 tbsp Olive oil
Other
  • aluminum foil