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Jeweled Rice Stuffed Onions: A Vibrant Festive Delight

Jeweled Rice Stuffed Onions

Jeweled Rice Stuffed Onions: A Vibrant Festive Delight is a colorful dish filled with rice, nuts, and dried fruits that will wow your guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 onions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 4 large Yellow Onions
Rice and Staples
  • 1 cup Basmati Rice
  • 1 tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 pinch Crushed Saffron
Fats
  • 2 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
Fruits and Nuts
  • 1 cup Dried Fruits Golden Raisins, Dried Tart Cherries
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Almonds
  • 1/2 cup Shelled Salted Pistachios
Spices
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground Cardamom
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Stick
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 pinch Flaky Finishing Salt
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley

Equipment

  • Pot
  • baking dish
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the onions by peeling and hollowing out the centers.
  2. In a pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat, then add the onions and sauté until they are golden.
  3. Add the Basmati rice, salt, water, saffron, and spices to the pot and bring to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover. Allow the rice to simmer until cooked.
  5. Stir in the dried fruits, almonds, and pistachios into the rice mixture.
  6. Stuff the hollowed onions with the rice mixture and place them upright in a baking dish.
  7. Cover the dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-40 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped parsley and flaky finishing salt before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1onionCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12g

Notes

Feel free to modify the stuffing ingredients to include your favorite nuts or dried fruits. You can also serve these stuffed onions with yogurt on the side for added creaminess.

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