Description
These Jeweled Rice Stuffed Onions are a stunning dish that combines flavorful rice with dried fruits, nuts, and warm spices, all stuffed into tender, baked onions. Perfect as a vegetarian side dish for any occasion!
Ingredients
Onions:
- 4 large onions, peeled and tops cut off (about 1 inch)
Rice Mixture:
- 1 cup basmati or jasmine rice, uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds (or pistachios)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter (optional for extra flavor)
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the onions: Slice a thin layer off the bottom of each onion, hollow out the center carefully, and set aside the flesh.
- Cook the rice: Simmer rice with broth and spices. In a skillet, cook cranberries/raisins and nuts, then mix with rice and parsley.
- Stuff the onions: Fill each onion with the rice mixture.
- Bake: Drizzle with oil, cover, and bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Serve: Optionally garnish with pomegranate seeds.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by sautéing onion flesh in butter.
- Try golden raisins or dried apricots as substitutes for cranberries.
- Dish can be prepared in advance and baked when needed.
