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Yemista (Greek stuffed peppers)

August 26, 2018 by Joseph Sciascia 2 Comments

One of the most enjoyable things about helping people entertain is that I learn more about all types of cuisine.  I always strive to help people customize their party menus and part of that is listening to their needs and wants regarding the type of food they want because sometimes what they want is not on my menus.  This particular party had a Greek & Mediterranean menu, my client is Greek and she chose many dishes that reflect her and her family’s heritage that everyone would enjoy at the event.  One dish that she wanted was called Yemista and I said, sure but she wanted it served as an appetizer and this dish is usually made in large bell peppers, so we put our heads together and I said that I would make it in a mini bell pepper.  As I developed this traditional Greek dish, I was inspired by the fact that it was a new dish for me to make, especially serving it as an appetizer.  So, that said, I wanted to make sure it had a lot of flavor and many different nuances and this recipe came together for a spectacular crowed pleasing appetizer.

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Yemista (Greek Stuffed Peppers)

This traditional Greek dish normally made with large bell peppers are made with mini bell peppers to be served as an appetizer...enjoy! 

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek
Keyword Yemista
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8
Author www.recipeforaparty.com

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 lb ground beef, I used organic grass fed
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp coarse ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp pepper flakes
  • 3 tbsp golden raisins
  • 3 tbsp pine nuts
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup Manchego cheese, grated
  • 18 mini bell peppers, cut in halve lengthwise
  • 3/4 cup marinara sauce
  • 3 tbsp chopped parsley or chives for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a pan over medium/high heat add the olive oil, onion, garlic, ground beef, salt & pepper breaking it up so it's minced for 3 minutes

  2. Add the cinnamon, oregano, pepper flakes, golden raisins, pine nuts, mint, parsley and tomato paste, wine and water stir well so everything is well combined, turn down heat to low and let simmer for 4 minutes

  3. Add the cooked rice and Manchego cheese and mix well, turn off heat and set aside to cool. 

  4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees, while oven is preheating cut the peppers in halve lengthwise, no need to remove any seeds or membrane since there are hardly any in these little peppers 

  5. Stuff each pepper with the meat filling and drizzle about a teaspoon of marinara sauce on each, place on a parchment lined or cooking sprayed sheet pan 

  6. Place the peppers in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, pepper should still have an al dente feel so they can be picked up in your hand as an appetizer. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley 

  7. Makes 36 mini stuffed peppers and serves 8 to 12

Filed Under: Appetizers, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: appetizer recipes, greek recipes, Mini Bell Pepper Appetizer, Stuffed Mini Peppers, Yemista

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  1. ashok

    April 19, 2021 at 1:00 am

    5 stars
    Thanks For Sharing this amazing recipe. My family loved it. I will be sharing this recipe with my friends. Hope the will like it.

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    • Joseph Sciascia

      April 30, 2021 at 12:52 pm

      You are welcome and I’m glad everyone loved it, have a delicious day!

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