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Stuffed Onions

Savory Stuffed Onions: A Comforting Mediterranean Delight

These Savory Stuffed Onions are a must-try comfort dish, filled with rich ground pork and rice, perfect for cozy dinners.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 onions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Pork can substitute with ground beef, turkey, or lamb
  • 1 cup Rice short or medium-grain like Arborio or Jasmine
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste can substitute with crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup Diced Tomato fresh or canned
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) use fresh garlic if possible
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Paprika smoked paprika adds richness
  • 1 tsp Oregano can substitute with thyme or Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Pepper black pepper is classic
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley cilantro can be used for a different flavor
For the Onions
  • 4 large Yellow Onions
  • 2 tbsp Ghee (or Butter) can use olive oil as alternative
For Cooking Liquid
  • 2 cups Broth beef, chicken, or vegetable; low-sodium is best

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • large pot
  • round baking dish
  • saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, rinsed rice, tomato paste, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, and your herbs and spices. Mix thoroughly.
  2. Trim both ends of each large yellow onion and slice them in half vertically without cutting through, creating a hinge.
  3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and immerse the onion halves. Boil for about 15 minutes until soft but sturdy.
  4. Drain the onions and run them under cold water for a minute to stop cooking. Cool completely before peeling apart layers.
  5. Fill each layer of the onion with a tablespoon of the filling, encasing it completely, until all filling is used.
  6. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange the stuffed onion halves upright in a round baking dish.
  7. In a saucepan, melt ghee or butter and mix with tomato paste and broth. Pour this sauce over the stuffed onions.
  8. Cover the dish tightly with parchment and foil, bake for 45 minutes, then remove covering and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1onionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For extra flavor, prepare the stuffing a day in advance to let the spices meld. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

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