YEMISTA (GREEK STUFFED TOMATOES AND PEPPERS)
Make and share this Yemista (Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h45m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cut off tops of tomatoes (retain tops) and carefully scoop out flesh (retain this as well).
- Cut off tops of peppers (retain tops) and remove seeds and membrane.
- Place tomatoes and peppers in a pan large enough to hold them comfortably and give each veg a tiny dash of sugar with the tips of your fingertips (I really think this is important!).
- Take tomato flesh and process it until pureed.
- Add olive oil, rice, onion, garlic, mint, parsley, nuts, cheese, sultanas, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper (or season to taste).
- Stuff the vegetables evenly with this mixture.
- Replace tops of tomatoes and peppers.
- Combine 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup olive oil with a scant tablespoonful of tomato paste and a little salt and pepper and pour this around the veg.
- Bake in a preheated 375F oven (180C) for approx 1 3/4 hours (vegetables should pierce easily and be slightly blackened in parts).
- Turn off oven and leave in for another hour to'mellow' before serving.
- This is best served slightly warm or at room temperature.
- It is wonderful eaten along with little bites of feta cheese and a cool glass of white or rose.
- It will also have yummy juices begging to be mopped up with bits of crusty bread.
- In my version, I also take 3-4 medium-sized potatoes, cut them into big wedges, toss in a little olive oil with salt and pepper to taste, and'plant' in the spaces amidst the vegetables.
- That way you can have a couple of wedges of potato too.
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Michael Charles Hayes (Michael - Purple Hayes)
[email protected]This was my first time making stuffed tomatoes and peppers, and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Aline UMUTONI
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the stuffed tomatoes and peppers turned out great! The filling was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Alvaro Jimenez
[email protected]These stuffed tomatoes and peppers were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them more if I had added some more herbs and spices to the filling.
Prosanto Dass
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was really good. The filling was tasty and the vegetables were cooked just right. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
King Bored
[email protected]These stuffed tomatoes and peppers were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this recipe again.
MD Akmol husain
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the stuffed tomatoes and peppers. I will definitely be making this again.
Adity Islam
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The tomatoes and peppers were juicy and the filling was flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the feta cheese.
Claudia Dervil-Stecher
[email protected]Loved this recipe! The tomatoes and peppers were perfectly cooked and the filling was delicious. I added a bit of extra oregano and garlic, and it turned out great.
Imeh John
[email protected]These stuffed tomatoes and peppers were so easy to make and they turned out so tasty! The filling was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Jackson Barrick
[email protected]I made these last night and they were a hit! I used a combination of tomatoes and peppers, and the filling was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the feta cheese. Will definitely be making these again!