black eggplant (about 1.5 kg) • green bell peppers (about 1 kg) • zucchini (about 1.5 kg) • large onions for stuffing • medium potatoes • medium tomatoes • Egyptian rice (about 2.5 kg; use short-grain rice) • Filling mixture: • cooked tomato sauce (about 2 kg) • large head garlic, minced • large onions, grated • parsley, chopped •