Lamb and Rice Stuffed Onions

Lamb and Rice Stuffed Onions

A classic dish with a Middle Eastern flair, these lamb and rice stuffed onions are a savory delight perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

  • 6 large onions
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

  1. Peel the onions and boil them in salted water for about 10 minutes until slightly softened.
  2. Carefully remove the inner layers to create enough space for the filling.
  3. In a bowl, combine the ground lamb, cooked rice, cinnamon, cumin, parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff each onion with the lamb mixture.
  5. Place the stuffed onions in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and bake at 350°F for 40 minutes.

Cheese and Herb Stuffed Onions

These cheese and herb stuffed onions make for a delectable vegetarian appetizer or side dish.

Ingredients:

  • 4 large onions
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

  1. Boil the onions until tender, then hollow them out to create space for the filling.
  2. Mix the ricotta, Parmesan, basil, thyme, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Fill each onion with the cheese mixture.
  4. Place in a greased baking dish and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Quinoa and Spinach Stuffed Onions

A healthy, nutrient-packed dish, these quinoa and spinach stuffed onions are perfect for a light meal.

Ingredients:

  • 5 medium onions
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

  1. Pre-cook the onions and scoop out their centers.
  2. In a bowl, combine the quinoa, spinach, walnuts, feta, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stuff the onions with the quinoa mixture.
  4. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes until the onions are tender and the stuffing is heated through.

Italian Sausage Stuffed Onions

These Italian sausage stuffed onions are bursting with flavor and make a hearty meal.

Ingredients:

  • 6 onions
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • Olive oil for drizzling

Cooking method:

  1. Cook the onions until soft and remove the centers.
  2. Brown the sausage in a skillet, then drain excess fat.
  3. Mix sausage with marinara sauce and basil.
  4. Stuff the onions with the sausage mixture and top with mozzarella cheese.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.

Wild Mushroom and Barley Stuffed Onions

Earthy and satisfying, these wild mushroom and barley stuffed onions are perfect for mushroom lovers.

Ingredients:

  • 6 large onions
  • 1 cup cooked barley
  • 1/2 cup sautéed wild mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup grated Gruyère cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

  1. Prepare the onions as usual by softening and hollowing them out.
  2. Combine barley, mushrooms, parsley, Gruyère, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Fill each onion with the mushroom-barley mix.
  4. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes until the onions are tender and the cheese is melted.

Chorizo and Black Bean Stuffed Onions

A spicy twist on traditional stuffed onions, these are packed with smoky chorizo and creamy black beans.

Ingredients:

  • 5 medium onions
  • 1 cup cooked chorizo sausage
  • 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

  1. Hollow out the pre-cooked onions.
  2. In a bowl, mix the chorizo, black beans, tomatoes, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stuff each onion with the mixture.
  4. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes until the onions are heated through.

Balsamic Beef and Sweet Potato Stuffed Onions

Rich and flavorful, these stuffed onions feature tender beef and sweet potatoes with a balsamic glaze.

Ingredients:

  • 6 large onions
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup diced sweet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

  1. Soft boil the onions and hollow out the centers.
  2. Sauté beef and sweet potatoes until cooked, then stir in balsamic vinegar, honey, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  3. Fill each onion with the beef mixture.
  4. Bake at 375°F for 40 minutes, basting occasionally with juices.

Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Onions

Creamy goat cheese and tangy sun-dried tomatoes make these stuffed onions a sophisticated appetizer.

Ingredients:

  • 4 large onions
  • 1 cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

  1. Prepare onions by boiling and hollowing them out.
  2. In a bowl, mix goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, pine nuts, salt, and pepper.
  3. Fill the onions with the cheese mixture.
  4. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30 minutes until heated through.

Curried Lentil and Carrot Stuffed Onions

Spice up your dinner with these curried lentil and carrot stuffed onions, full of flavor and warmth.

Ingredients:

  • 5 medium onions
  • 1 cup cooked lentils
  • 1/2 cup grated carrots
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

  1. Boil and core the onions.
  2. Mix lentils, carrots, curry powder, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stuff the onions with lentil mixture.
  4. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.

Bacon and Leek Stuffed Onions

These bacon and leek stuffed onions combine savory and sweet flavors in each delightful bite.

Ingredients:

  • 6 large onions
  • 6 slices of bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped leeks
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

  1. Boil the onions and remove the centers.
  2. Cook bacon until crisp, then add leeks and cook until soft.
  3. Mix with breadcrumbs, cheddar, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff each onion with the bacon mixture.
  5. Bake at 375°F for 35 minutes until the toppings are golden and crispy.

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