2 delicious gemista recipes from around the world
Gemista are vibrant, sun-kissed vegetables, typically tomatoes and bell peppers, generously stuffed with a fragrant mixture of rice, fresh herbs, and olive oil. Baked until tender and bursting with flavor, they are a quintessential summer dish in Greece, often accompanied by roasted potatoes that soak up the delicious juices.
A hearty and flavorful Greek classic, Gemista me Kima features ripe tomatoes and bell peppers generously filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, fresh herbs, and aromatics, then baked until tender. This version includes potatoes, which absorb the delicious juices during baking.
