Name: Middle Eastern Stuffed Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 6 small, oval yellow onions; 4 large garlic cloves; 1 yellow onion, finely diced; ½ large red pepper, finely diced; 1 cup parsley, finely chopped; 1 large tomato, grated; 1½ cups short-grain rice; 2 tsp kosher salt; ½ tsp black pepper; ½ tsp cumin; 1 tsp allspice; 1 tsp dried dill weed; 1 tsp dried mint; 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses; 3 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tbsp lemon juice; ½ cup tomato paste (for the sauce); 3½ cups hot water; 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses (for sauce); ¼ cup lemon juice (for sauce); 1½ tsp kosher salt (for sauce); ½ tsp black pepper (for sauce); Any remaining juices from the stuffing

Description

A delicious and quick recipe for Middle Eastern Stuffed Onions, perfect for a weeknight meal and customizable with various ingredients.

Ingredients

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6 small, oval yellow onions
4 large garlic cloves
1 yellow onion, finely diced
½ large red pepper, finely diced
1 cup parsley, finely chopped
1 large tomato, grated
1½ cups short-grain rice
2 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp cumin
1 tsp allspice
1 tsp dried dill weed
1 tsp dried mint
3 tbsp pomegranate molasses
3 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp lemon juice
½ cup tomato paste (for the sauce)
3½ cups hot water
3 tbsp pomegranate molasses (for sauce)
¼ cup lemon juice (for sauce)
1½ tsp kosher salt (for sauce)
½ tsp black pepper (for sauce)
Any remaining juices from the stuffing

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C) and place the oven rack in the lowest position.
Peeled the 6 small, oval yellow onions, and cut out the root to create a hole about ¼ inch deep with a lengthwise slit.
Soften the onion layers by either microwaving them for 1 minute or boiling them in water for 1 minute.
In a large bowl, mix together the stuffing ingredients: grated tomato, onion, red pepper, parsley, rice, and spices.
Carefully dislodge each layer of onion and stuff them with about 1½ tablespoons of filling, joining the edges to overlap.
Arrange the stuffed onions in a sauté pan or baking dish.
Mix the sauce ingredients in a separate bowl and pour it over the onions.
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes then uncover and bake for an additional 30 minutes, adding water if needed, and finally bake uncovered for another 15 minutes until the top is browned and the sauce has thickened.
Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve with yogurt and fresh salad for a complete meal. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffed onion
Calories: 250
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg