Middle Eastern Stuffed Onions

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Peel the onions.
  2. 2Cut an X-shape into the bottom of each onion.
  3. 3Boil the onions in water in a pot.
  4. 4Cover the pot and let it boil.
  5. 5Dice the tomatoes.
  6. 6Chop the dill.
  7. 7Chop the mint.
  8. 8Chop the parsley.
  9. 9Mince the garlic.
  10. 10Add rice to a bowl.
  11. 11Add vegan beef to the bowl.
  12. 12Add the chopped herbs, diced tomatoes, and minced garlic to the bowl.
  13. 13Add pine nuts to the bowl.
  14. 14Pour olive oil into the bowl.
  15. 15Add tomato paste, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
  16. 16Mix all ingredients in the bowl by hand.
  17. 17Separate the layers of the boiled onions.
  18. 18Stuff each onion layer with the filling.
  19. 19Arrange the stuffed onions in a circular pattern in a pan.
  20. 20Pour pomegranate molasses into a measuring cup.
  21. 21Squeeze lemon juice into the measuring cup.
  22. 22Add water to the measuring cup.
  23. 23Whisk the sauce mixture.
  24. 24Pour the sauce over the stuffed onions in the pan.
  25. 25Place parchment paper over the onions.
  26. 26Cover the pan with a lid and put it in the oven.

Ingredients

  • 6 onions
  • 4 tomatoes
  • dill
  • mint
  • parsley
  • garlic
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 block vegan beef
  • 0.25 cup pine nuts
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 0.25 cup pomegranate molasses
  • 0.5 lemon
  • 1 cup water

Equipment

pancutting boardknifepotbowlmeasuring cupwhiskparchment paperlid

Tips

  • The recipe is simple, although it may look complicated.
  • After stuffing, the oven does all the work.
  • It's a great recipe for special occasions or just for yourself on a weekly basis.