Greek stuffed vegetables “Yemista” - 4passionfood - English

Ingredients

• 6 Medium tomatoes , ripe but still firm
• 2 medium bell peppers
• 2 medium potatoes , peeled and cut into wedges
• 1 tsp caster sugar
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 100 ml extra virgin olive oil
• salt
• black pepper
• 120 g rice , short grain ( Arborio )
• 1 onion , medium, finely chopped
• 2 spring onion , finely chopped
• 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tsp tomato paste , (No need if you have good tomatoes )
• 1 small aubergine (eggplant), peeled and grated
• 1 small courgette (zucchini) , grated
• 3 Tbsp parsley , finely chopped
• 3 Tbsp dill, finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp mint, leaves finely chopped
• 25 g pine nut, roasted (optional )
• 35 g raisins seedless , roughly chopped (optional)
• 1 Tbsp salted capers , roughly chopped
• 6 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Feta cheese