Green Tomatoes in Olive Oil

(Zeytinyağlı Yeşil Domates - Thrace Region)

4 medium-size green tomatoes, sliced
1 small onion, sliced
75 ml extra virgin olive oil (half for cooking, half for after cooking)
1/4 cup rice or medium size Turkish bulgur, rinsed
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp lemon
Enough hot water to cover the vegetables
Salt

Saute the onion with olive oil for about 2-3 minutes. Add the sliced tomatoes, continue to saute for 2-3 more minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients. Cover and cook at medium-low heat until the rice is softened.

Let it cool down in the pot. Then, place on a serving dish. Pour the rest of the olive oil, sprinkle some chopped parsley. Serve at room temperature or chilled.