It is not possible to talk about the Mediterranean diet and Greek food without mentioning Gemista (Stuffed vegetables).

This is a classic vegetarian summer Greek dish found in households, tavernas and restaurants all over the country.
Gemista are vegetables usually tomatoes and bell peppers – although you can fill courgettes and aubergines also – filled with rice and baked in the oven. Gemista translates as “filled with”.
There are variations to this dish, as some prefer to stuff the vegetables with meat-based sauce, however you cannot really beat the vegetarian version.

It’s just a delicious and healthy dish. I hope you enjoy it!

Ingredients for 4 people
3 beef tomatoes
3 bell peppers
200g arborio rice
1 large onion or 2 medium ones
3/4 cloves of garlic
olive oil
3 large potatoes
bunch parsley
salt and pepper
half a teaspoon Greek oregano
125ml water