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Greek Stuffed Onions

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Greek Stuffed Onions are a Mediterranean comfort dish featuring tender onions filled with a savory mixture of rice, herbs, and optional plant-based meat or lentils. Baked in broth until perfectly soft and aromatic, this dish is hearty, herby, and beautifully presented.

Ingredients

  • 4 large yellow or white onions
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 cup ground plant-based meat or cooked lentils (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon or allspice (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup vegetable broth or water

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Peel onions and boil them whole for 10 minutes until just tender. Let cool slightly.
  3. Carefully separate the outer layers to form onion shells for stuffing.
  4. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic (and plant-based meat if using) until aromatic.
  5. Stir in tomato paste, parsley, dill, cinnamon/allspice (if using), cooked rice, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well.
  6. Fill each onion shell with the rice mixture and place in a baking dish.
  7. Pour vegetable broth around the onions, cover the dish with foil.
  8. Bake for 25 minutes covered, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until lightly golden on top.
  9. Serve warm, garnished with extra herbs if desired.

Notes

  • Add raisins or pine nuts to the filling for traditional flavor.
  • Use quinoa instead of rice for variation.
  • Substitute ground beef or lamb for a non-vegan version.
  • Add a splash of white wine to the broth for deeper flavor.

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