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.

Gemista Kremmydia Me Rizi Kai Fytika (greek Style Stuffed Onions With Rice And Herbs)

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 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.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the chopped onion pieces, rice, olive oil, tomatoes, bell peppers, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  4. Stuff the hollowed-out onions with the rice mixture and place them in a deep pot or Dutch oven.
  5. 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.
  6. 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