My dad's Greek stuffed tomatoes are perfect for a healthy summer dinner
A personal reflection on the author's father's recipe for 'yemista,' a traditional Greek dish of stuffed tomatoes. The article provides a brief cultural context and a simple recipe for home cooks.
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My dad's yemista, a classic Greek dish, is the perfect dinner for summer. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider My dad has been making yemista, a classic Greek dish, for as long as I can remember. His version features tomatoes stuffed with rice, ground beef, onion, and parsley. My dad's recipe is delicious, easy, and perfect for summer when tomatoes are in peak season. My dad has a Greek dish for any occasion and season. Need a quick pasta dish? How about youvetsi . Heading to a potluck? Whip up a pan of pastitsio . Feeling sick? Avgolemono soup will cure you! And there's no better dessert than baklava . Now it's tomato season, and my dad has a dish for that too. He loves whipping up yemista — tomatoes stuffed with a mixture of rice, ground beef, and herbs.
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