Stuffed Onions Florentine Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
🥦 Description: Dive into the delightful flavors of Stuffed Onions Florentine, a wholesome dish perfect for any season. This recipe combines the sweetness of onions with the richness of spinach and cheddar cheese, creating a comforting dish that’s as healthy as it is delicious.
🍽 Recipe Category: Vegetable
🔍 Keywords: Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Spring, Summer, Winter, Microwave, Less than 60 Minutes
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Onions |
| 1 | Package frozen chopped spinach |
| 1/2 cup | Cheddar cheese, grated |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 1/4 tsp | Pepper |
| As needed | Olive oil |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 110.5
- Fat Content: 5.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 14.8mg
- Sodium Content: 287.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 10.8g
- Fiber Content: 3.3g
- Sugar Content: 3.9g
- Protein Content: 7g
Instructions:
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Prepare Onions:
- Cut each onion in half lengthwise and gently loosen the center of each half.
- Remove the inner piece to create a 1/2-inch thick shell.
- Finely chop the onion centers and set aside.
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Saute Onion:
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Saute the chopped onion until tender, then remove from heat.
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Prepare Spinach:
- Microwave the frozen chopped spinach according to the package directions.
- Once cooked, remove excess moisture from the spinach.
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Mix Ingredients:
- In a bowl, combine the sauteed onions, cooked spinach, grated cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
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Microwave Onions:
- Place the onion shells, cut side up, in a microwave-safe pan.
- Add 1/4 cup of water to the pan.
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 5 minutes.
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Stuff and Microwave:
- Drain the water from the pan.
- Spoon the spinach mixture into the onion shells.
- Re-cover the pan with plastic wrap.
- Microwave for an additional 7-8 minutes or until the onions are tender.
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Serve:
- Carefully remove the pan from the microwave.
- Allow the Stuffed Onions Florentine to stand for 3-5 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Enjoy the wholesome goodness of Stuffed Onions Florentine as a satisfying side dish or a light main course, perfect for any occasion. With its low cholesterol and healthy ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household!
