Gemista

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Heat oven to 180°C. Cut tops from tomatoes and peppers and reserve. Scoop tomato pulp into a bowl; remove pepper seeds.

2. 02

   Step 2

   Chop tomato pulp and mix with rice, onion, garlic, herbs, half the oil, salt and pepper.

3. 03

   Step 3

   Place vegetables upright in a roasting dish and fill only three-quarters full, leaving room for rice to swell.

4. 04

   Step 4

   Replace tops. Pour water and remaining oil around the vegetables and cover tightly with foil.

5. 05

   Step 5

   Bake 50 minutes covered, then 20–25 minutes uncovered until rice is tender. Add water if the dish dries out.