Cyprus Gemista – Mum’s Recipe – Stuffed Vegetables with Mince & Rice

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Cyprus Gemista – My Mum’s Traditional Stuffed Vegetables 🇨🇾
(A peaceful, no-talking recipe — just the way my mother made it)

This is my mum’s version of Gemista — a beloved Cypriot dish made by stuffing vegetables with a flavorful mix of beef, herbs, and rice.

No talking, no face — just the peaceful rhythm of traditional home cooking. A dish full of love, flavor, and family memories.

🍽️ Serves: 6–7
👩‍🍳 Cooking for 2–3? Just half the ingredients below.

🥘 Filling Ingredients (for a full tray):

750g beef mince (or pork mince) 🐄 (see vegan swap below)

2 large onions, finely chopped 🧅

3–4 garlic cloves, pounded 🧄

½ bunch fresh parsley, chopped 🌿

A generous handful of fresh mint leaves, chopped (more than 10–13 leaves) 🌿

1 ½ small cups of rice 🍚 (naturally gluten-free)

2 tbsp olive oil 🫒

½ cup tomato purée 🍅 (check label for additives)

Juice of 1 lemon 🍋

1 ½ tsp black pepper

Salt to taste (about 2 tsp, adjust as needed) 🧂

Blended pulp from the scooped vegetables (zero waste cooking!) ♻️

🫑 Vegetables to Stuff:

3 aubergines 🍆

2 large zucchinis (or 3 medium) 🥒

3 sweet peppers 🌶️

4–5 ripe tomatoes 🍅

🔥 Baking Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F)

2. Arrange stuffed vegetables in a baking tray and cover with foil

3. Bake for an hour

4. Uncover and return to oven for another 40 minutes, until golden on top

💡 Allergy-Friendly Tips:

🌾 Gluten-Free? ✅ Naturally gluten-free! Just double-check rice and tomato purée for additives.

🌱 Vegetarian/Vegan? Swap the meat for cooked lentils, grated mushrooms, or vegan mince.

🧄 Garlic/Onion Sensitivity? Use garlic-infused olive oil and green onion tops, or omit completely.

🍚 Low-Carb Option? Substitute rice with cauliflower rice (lightly pre-cooked).

🫒 Oil-Free? Skip olive oil or use a splash of veggie broth instead.

📦 Kitchen Tip:
Leftover filling? Let it cool, then freeze in a labeled bag or container. Great for a fast midweek meal.

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This same filling works beautifully for koupepia (stuffed vine leaves), stuffed onions, or even potatoes — coming soon!

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