Yemista or Gemista

Name: Yemista or Gemista
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 12-15 vegetables to stuff (assortment of peppers, tomatoes, small eggplants, zucchini); 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped parsley; 1/2 tbsp minced garlic; 1/4 cup chopped green onions ((both white and green parts)); 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill (or you can replace by chopped fresh mint); 1 tsp paprika; 2 cups mixed shredded zucchini, and carrots; 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce; 2 cups uncooked medium grain rice; 1 tbsp salt; 1 tsp pepper; sugar; 1 1/2 cups reserved tomato pulp; tomato sauce (if needed); 1/2 cup vegetable oil (can also use olive oil); 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Potatoes (optional); water (if needed)