VEGETABLE-STUFFED BAKED ONIONS

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Stuffed with carrots, red pepper, diced bacon and bread crumbs, these elegant baked onions will dress up any special-occasion meal. My mother often pulled out this recipe when company was coming.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 to 10 medium onions, peeled
4 bacon strips, diced
3/4 cup finely chopped carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup beef broth

Steps:

  • Cut 1/2 in. off the top of each onion; trim bottom so onion sits flat. Scoop out center, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Chop remaining onion; set aside 1/2 cup (discarding remaining onion or save for another use). Place onion shells in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook for 8-10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings. In same skillet, saute the chopped onion, carrots and red pepper in drippings for 8 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the bread crumbs, parsley, butter, salt, pepper and reserved bacon., Drain onion shells; fill each with about 1/3 cup vegetable mixture. Place in an ungreased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Pour broth over onions. Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 561mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Nicole Z
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These stuffed onions are a delicious and easy-to-make vegetarian dish. I highly recommend them.


Emerie Okoye
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Mduduzi Khumalo
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The stuffed onions were a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.


Abdullah Bilal
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I followed the recipe exactly and the onions turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Helena Gado
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed these stuffed onions. They were hearty and filling.


Feezan Jee
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few onions on hand, so this is a perfect recipe for me.


kanchhi limbuni
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I thought the recipe was a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Shayaan
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the stuffed onions and asked for the recipe.


zyon faust
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The onions were a bit undercooked for my taste, but the flavor was still good.


Abdul Qayyum sardar
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and unique vegetarian dish.


Yafetefrem Yafet
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I've never been a fan of onions, but these stuffed onions changed my mind! The combination of flavors was amazing.


James Casey
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These stuffed onions were a hit with my family! The flavors were incredible, and the onions were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.