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Stuffed Onions, My Way
A delicious, healthy, and comforting vegan meal featuring sweet, caramelized onions generously filled with a high-protein herby mixture, baked to perfection in a flavorful tomato sauce. This signature dish is a wholesome and satisfying option for any meal.
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Mixing the flavorful high-protein filling
Recipe Information
25m
Prep Time
1h 5m
Cook Time
1h 30m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Mediterranean
English
Nutrition (per serving)
400
Calories
18g
Protein
45g
Carbs
12g
Fat
Stuffed onions arranged in a rich tomato sauce
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Onions baking to perfection in the oven
Instructions
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- Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC). Peel the onions and carefully slice off the tops and bottoms. Make a deep, vertical cut down the center of each onion, but not all the way through, leaving the root intact to hold it together.5m
Preview5mPreviewPreheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC). Peel the onions and carefully slice off the tops and bottoms. Make a deep, vertical cut down the center of each onion, but not all the way through, leaving the root intact to hold it together. - Carefully scoop out the inner layers of each onion, leaving about 2-3 sturdy outer layers. Finely chop the scooped-out onion centers and set aside.7m
Preview7mPreviewCarefully scoop out the inner layers of each onion, leaving about 2-3 sturdy outer layers. Finely chop the scooped-out onion centers and set aside. - In a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, chopped reserved onion, minced garlic, fresh parsley, fresh mint, tomato paste, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.8mPreview8mPreviewIn a large bowl, combine the cooked lentils, chopped reserved onion, minced garlic, fresh parsley, fresh mint, tomato paste, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Carefully fill each hollowed-out onion with the lentil mixture, pressing it gently to ensure a compact filling. Do not overfill.5m
Preview5mPreviewCarefully fill each hollowed-out onion with the lentil mixture, pressing it gently to ensure a compact filling. Do not overfill. - In an oven-safe baking dish, combine the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, a pinch of sugar (if using), and a dash more salt and pepper. Stir well to create the sauce base.3m
Preview3mPreviewIn an oven-safe baking dish, combine the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, a pinch of sugar (if using), and a dash more salt and pepper. Stir well to create the sauce base. - Place the stuffed onions into the baking dish, nestling them into the tomato sauce. Drizzle a little extra olive oil over the onions. Cover the dish tightly with foil.3mPreview3mPreviewPlace the stuffed onions into the baking dish, nestling them into the tomato sauce. Drizzle a little extra olive oil over the onions. Cover the dish tightly with foil.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the onions are tender and caramelized, and the filling is heated through. The sauce should be bubbly and slightly thickened.1h 5mPreview1h 5mPreviewBake for 45-50 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the onions are tender and caramelized, and the filling is heated through. The sauce should be bubbly and slightly thickened.
- Remove from the oven, let rest for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh herbs (like extra parsley or mint) and serve hot. This dish pairs well with a side of rice or a fresh salad.2m
Preview2mPreviewRemove from the oven, let rest for a few minutes, then garnish with fresh herbs (like extra parsley or mint) and serve hot. This dish pairs well with a side of rice or a fresh salad.
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