Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Morocco with our tantalizing stuffed onions recipe. These succulent, savory delights are a symphony of flavors, expertly crafted with a harmonious blend of aromatic spices, tender meat, and fluffy rice. Encased within tender, caramelized onions, each bite promises an explosion of textures and a delectable fusion of sweet, savory, and earthy notes. Our collection boasts three enticing variations to cater to every palate: a classic meat-filled version, a vegetarian delight bursting with wholesome vegetables, and a unique seafood sensation brimming with briny treasures from the sea. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventure, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you effortlessly towards creating this Moroccan masterpiece. Prepare to indulge in a feast for the senses as you savor the delectable Stuffed Onions - Moroccan Style, a dish that embodies the vibrant spirit and rich culinary heritage of Morocco.
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STUFFED ONIONS
Don't rush the cooking of the chopped onions. Keep them on the stove until the natural sugars are caramelized, yielding a deep, rich, sweet flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In an 8-by-8 baking dish, arrange onions cored side up. Pour broth in bottom of pan. Cover pan tightly with foil. Bake onions until tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from liquid. Drain hot liquid from pan; return onions to pan, cored side up. Set aside.
- In a medium skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chopped onions; cook, stirring, until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes or more.
- Remove from heat; add bread, cheese, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine.
- Fill hollowed onions with chopped-onion mixture (press with back of spoon to pack tightly). Top with more cheese, if desired. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
STUFFED ONIONS
My husband, a pastor, was once paid in onions and potatoes by a little community. That's when I discovered this recipe. Baked with a tasty stuffing, the onions are mellow and tender.-Cathy Gilpin, Alamosa, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a Dutch oven, bring a small amount of water to a boil. Peel onions; using a slotted spoon, place onions in boiling water. Cook for 4-6 minutes more until softened; remove and let stand until cool enough to handle. Cut a 1/4-in. slice off the top of each onion. Remove center, leaving a 1/2-in shell. Chop centers and tops of onions; set aside. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towel to drain. In the drippings, saute chopped onion until tender. Stir in bread crumbs and parsley. Add the butter and mushrooms; cook until mushrooms are tender. Add bacon, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stuff onion shells; place in an ungreased shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Pour broth around onions. Bake, uncovered, until tender, 45 minutes, basting frequently during the first 15 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
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STUFFED ONIONS - MOROCCAN STYLE
Another fantastic find from the Institute fo Cancer Research. Allicin, found in onions, is apparently a good cancer-fighter. Vegetarian and vegan; 3 WW points each.
Provided by Carianne
Categories Onions
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Peel onions and cut tops (at point where sides curve in).
- Cook in a large pot of boiling water for 2 minutes.
- Remove with slotted spoon.
- When cool, scoop flesh out with a melon baller.
- Shells should be about 2 layers thick.
- In a medium bowl, combine rice, chickpeas, currants, parsley, lemon juice, and spices.
- Pack into the onion shells.
- Place stuffed onions in a 8 inch square baking dish.
- Pour in veggie broth and drizzle onions with olive oil.
- Bake about 30 minutes (onions should be tender when pierced with a knife).
- Place onions on a nice serving plate.
- Pour cooking liquid into a small pot.
- Add vinegar to liquid and boil until reduced to 1/4 cup.
- Pour 1 tablespoon over each onion and serve.
MOROCCAN STUFFED PEPPERS
Stuffed bell peppers with a twist! Not your usual rice and beef stuffed peppers, but a mix of meat, delicious spices, fruit and wonderful pine nuts! Great recipe!
Provided by breezermom
Categories Peppers
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut off the tops of the peppers, and remove the seeds and membranes. Cook the peppers in boiling water to cover in a Dutch oven for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain well, and set aside.
- Saute onion and garlic in oil in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until tender.
- Add the ground beef, and cook until the meat is browned, stirring until meat crumbles. Drain.
- Combine the meat mixture, apple, and the next 7 ingredients. Mix well.
- Stuff the reserved peppers with the meat mixture; place in a greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
- Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.9, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 327.3, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 14.6, Protein 24
MOROCCAN STUFFED MUSHROOMS
Coriander and cumin are zesty updates to the familiar stuffed mushrooms. The addition of couscous makes them very filling and delicious. -Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 55m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Remove stems from mushrooms and finely chop stems; set caps aside. In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, carrot and chopped stems in oil until crisp-tender., Add the garlic, salt, cumin and coriander. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add broth and currants; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Stir in parsley and mint. Stuff into mushroom caps., Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° until mushrooms are tender, 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 25 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right onions. Large, firm yellow or white onions work best for stuffing. Avoid using small or soft onions, as they may not hold their shape during cooking.
- Prepare the onions properly. Cut the tops off the onions and scoop out the centers, leaving about 1/2-inch-thick walls.
- Cook the onions until they are tender. You can do this by boiling, steaming, or baking them. If you are boiling or steaming the onions, cook them for about 10 minutes, or until they are soft enough to pierce with a fork. If you are baking the onions, bake them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes, or until they are soft and caramelized.
- Stuff the onions with your favorite ingredients. You can use a variety of fillings, such as rice, ground meat, vegetables, or cheese. Be creative and experiment with different flavors.
- Cook the stuffed onions until the filling is heated through. You can do this by baking them at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes, or until the filling is cooked through. You can also cook the stuffed onions in a slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours.
Conclusion:
Moroccan-style stuffed onions are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook onions, give Moroccan-style stuffed onions a try.
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