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Greek Stuffed Onions

Greek Stuffed Onions
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Greek Stuffed Onions are a traditional Mediterranean dish featuring large, tender onions filled with a savory mixture of rice, herbs, tomato paste, olive oil, lemon juice, and optionally ground meat. This comforting and flavorful recipe showcases classic Greek flavors and can be made vegetarian or customized. Perfect as a main course or side, these stuffed onions are easy to prepare, nutritious, and great for entertaining.

Ingredients

Scale

Onions

  • 4 large, firm onions

Filling

  • 1/2 cup uncooked medium-grain rice
  • 200g ground meat (lamb or beef), optional
  • Reserved onion flesh from peeled onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Cooking Liquid

  • 2 cups water or broth

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Onions: Peel the large onions and cut off their tops. Carefully hollow out the centers with a small knife or spoon, creating a cavity for the stuffing while keeping the layers intact. Set aside the removed onion flesh for the filling.
  2. Make the Stuffing: Finely chop the reserved onion flesh and mix it with uncooked rice, ground meat if using, fresh parsley, dill, tomato paste, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly to ensure an even, well-seasoned mixture.
  3. Stuff and Arrange: Gently but firmly fill each hollowed onion with the prepared stuffing. Place them upright in a deep baking dish or pot, arranging them closely so they support one another during cooking.
  4. Add Liquid and Cook: Pour water or broth into the dish until it reaches about halfway up the onions. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) or simmer on the stovetop until the onions are tender and the rice is fully cooked, approximately one hour.
  5. Serve Warm: Let the stuffed onions rest briefly after cooking. Drizzle with extra olive oil and lemon juice before serving for added freshness and shine.

Notes

  • Choose firm onions to maintain their shape during cooking.
  • Do not overfill to allow the rice to expand without breaking the onion layers.
  • Use high-quality olive oil for enhanced flavor.
  • Cover the baking dish tightly to retain moisture and keep onions tender.
  • Season the stuffing mixture progressively, tasting before filling the onions.

Nutrition

Keywords: Greek stuffed onions, Mediterranean recipe, stuffed onions, Greek cuisine, baked onions, vegetarian stuffed onions, lamb stuffed onions

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