Dinner for 6
Greek Gemista
Tomatoes filled with rice, zucchini, eggplant, and herbs bake beside potatoes until tender, with feta added for a salty finish.
Typical price
$6.43for 4 servings
$1.61 per serving$6.43 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 130 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.50Typical price |
| Eggplant$1.99/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.37Typical price |
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.52Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 2.75 lb | $5.44Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 1.75 lb | $1.73Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.64 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup zucchini
- 1 cup eggplant
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp fresh mint
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 7 large tomatoes
- 4 potatoes
- 2 oz feta cheese (optional)
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion and garlic for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the zucchini, eggplant, rice, parsley, mint, salt, pepper, and chopped tomato pulp, then simmer with 1 cup water for 12 minutes.
- Cut the tops from the tomatoes, scoop out the centers, and arrange the tomatoes in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Fill the tomatoes with the rice mixture, arrange the potatoes around them, and crumble the feta over the tops.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake at 375 F for 70 minutes.
- Uncover the dish and bake for 20 minutes, then let it rest for 10 minutes.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
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