Yemista [0000681]

A delicious and gluten-free Cypriot dish featuring stuffed tomatoes and bell peppers with a flavorful rice and meat mixture.

Ingredients:

4 large tomatoes
4 bell peppers (assorted colors)
1 cup white rice (gluten-free)
1/2 pound ground beef or lamb
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the tops off the tomatoes and bell peppers. Scoop out the insides, leaving a hollow shell.
In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until softened.
Add ground beef or lamb, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat.
Stir in white rice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
Stuff the tomatoes and bell peppers with the rice and meat mixture.
Place the stuffed vegetables in a baking dish, covering them with their respective tops.
Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the filling is cooked.
Serve the Yemista hot, drizzled with olive oil if desired.
Enjoy this gluten-free Yemista, a delightful Cypriot dish that brings together the flavors of stuffed vegetables and savory filling!