Gemista Domates Me Kima Kai Rizi (greek Style Stuffed Tomatoes With Ground Meat And Rice)
Gemista Domates me Kima kai Rizi is a traditional Greek dish hailing from the Ionian Islands. This flavorful recipe features juicy tomatoes stuffed with a delicious mixture of ground meat, rice, and aromatic herbs, making it a perfect dish for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 large tomatoes
- 1/2 cup rice
- 1/2 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the tomatoes and scoop out the flesh. Sprinkle the insides with salt and turn them upside down on a paper towel to drain.
- In a bowl, combine the rice, ground meat, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stuff the tomatoes with the meat and rice mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour the broth into the baking dish around the tomatoes.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender and the filling is cooked through.
- Serve the Gemista Domates me Kima kai Rizi hot, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 320 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 18g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Baking dish Foil
Tools
Knife Cutting board Bowl Baking sheet
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestion: Serve Gemista Domates me Kima kai Rizi with a side of Greek salad and crusty bread.
Tips & tricks
Tip: For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the ground meat with cooked chickpeas or lentils.
Cost
$15