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Stuffed Onions with Mediterranean Flavors

Savory Stuffed Onions with Mediterranean Flavors to Delight You

Discover how to make Stuffed Onions with Mediterranean Flavors, a comforting dish marrying tender onions with a savory filling.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 onions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Pork or ground turkey, beef, or lamb
  • 1 cup Rice short or medium-grain varieties
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste boosts umami
  • 1 cup Diced Tomato seasonal tomatoes recommended
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1 tsp Paprika smoked paprika recommended
  • 1 tsp Oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley or cilantro
For the Onions
  • 4 large Yellow Onions
  • 2 tbsp Ghee or butter or olive oil
For Baking
  • 1 cup Broth beef, chicken, or vegetable broth

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Pot
  • Baking dish
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground pork, rinsed rice, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and minced garlic. Sprinkle in paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, then fold in chopped parsley. Mix until well combined and set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. Slice off both ends of the yellow onions and carefully split each onion in half, without cutting all the way through. Boil the halved onions in a large pot of water for 15 minutes until tender.
  3. Drain the onions and allow them to cool for a few minutes. Gently peel apart the layers of each onion half to create pockets for filling.
  4. Spoon about a tablespoon of filling into each onion layer, pressing gently to secure. Continue until each onion is filled.
  5. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place stuffed onions seam-side down in a baking dish. Melt ghee and mix with remaining tomato paste and broth, pouring over the onions. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  6. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the onions are golden and bubbling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1onionCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before reheating.

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