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Today I made some traditional Greek food for dinner.. Yemista, which is stuffed capsicums. Yum!

My family love this dish.. The kids usually scoop the stuffing out and eat that, but people who like capsicum eat the entire thing.. It's so yum!

INGREDIENTS:

· 6 Capsicums (or tomatoes)

· 750 grams minced meat

· 1 can tomato puree

· 1 1/2 cups rice

· 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

· 1 chopped onions

· 1 teaspoon chopped mint

· Cup of olive oil

· Salt and pepper

METHOD

· Wash vegetables

· Cut the tops off the capsicum (put aside) and take away the inside skin and seeds.

MAKE STUFFING

· Cook rice in absorption method and then set aside.

· Add oil to pan and fry onions until golden brown.

· Add minced meat, mix together and cook for about 10 minutes, or until meat is cooked.

· Add tomato and parsley, mint, salt and pepper, tomato puree and rice.

· Mix through thoroughly

· Oil a baking dish and place capsicum inside propping them up against each other so as not to fall.

· Stuff with mixture and then place tops on capsicums.

· Add a little water and olive oil, cover with foil and cook in a pre-heated oven on medium heat for about 50-60mins

Enjoy!