Gemista Kremmydia Me Rizi Kai Fytika (greek Style Stuffed Onions With Rice And Herbs)
Gemista Kremmydia me Rizi kai Fytika, or Greek Style Stuffed Onions with Rice and Herbs, is a traditional dish from the Ionian Islands of Greece. This vegetarian recipe features sweet onions stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, herbs, and vegetables, creating a delicious and comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 8 large sweet onions
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the onions and carefully remove the inner layers, leaving the outer layers intact. Chop the removed onion pieces and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped onion pieces, rice, olive oil, tomatoes, bell peppers, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Stuff the hollowed-out onions with the rice mixture and place them in a deep pot or Dutch oven.
- Pour the vegetable broth over the stuffed onions. Cover the pot and cook over low heat for 1 hour, or until the onions are tender and the rice is cooked.
- Serve the Gemista Kremmydia me Rizi kai Fytika hot, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Sharp knife Cutting board Large bowl Deep pot or Dutch oven
Tools
Oven Stove
Serving suggestions
Serve the Gemista Kremmydia me Rizi kai Fytika with a side of Greek salad and crusty bread for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a variation, you can add pine nuts or raisins to the rice mixture for extra flavor and texture.
Cost
$10