Gemista recipe (Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers with rice) - My Greek Dish

Ingredients

• 8 tomatoes
• 4 green bell peppers (or orange, red or yellow if you prefer them sweet)
• 1-2 eggplants
• 5-6 potatoes, cut into wedges
• 2 red onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 500g/ 18 oz. rice (for risotto)
• 1 tin chopped tomatoes
• a small bunch of parsley, chopped
• a small bunch of fresh mint, chopped
• 2 tbsps tomato paste
• 2 tsps sugar
• 2 tbsps of butter
• salt and freshly ground pepper
• olive oil
• 250 grams (8.8oz) beef mince (optional)