Savory Wild Rice Stuffed Onions Recipe
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6-8 (depending on onion size)
Description:
Savory Wild Rice Stuffed Onions are a delightful and hearty dish that can be served as a vegan main course or a side for your dinner. These tender, caramelized onions are hollowed out and filled with a flavorful mixture of wild rice, mushrooms, apples, and fresh herbs, creating a savory experience that’s bursting with flavors and textures. Though this recipe does require some patience in baking the onions, a little prep the night before will make the process much easier. Perfect for any occasion, these stuffed onions are a comforting dish that combines simple ingredients with gourmet appeal.
Tip: For convenience, you can bake the onions the day before and store them in the fridge. When you’re ready to serve, simply stuff them with the wild rice mixture and bake them to perfection.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Yellow onions | 6 |
| Mushroom (any type, sliced) | 1 cup |
| Garlic, minced | 3 cloves |
| Apple, peeled and diced | 1 |
| Fresh parsley, chopped | 2 tablespoons |
| Fresh marjoram, chopped | 2 tablespoons |
| Dried marjoram | 1 teaspoon |
| Lemon juice | 1/4 cup |
| Paprika | 1 teaspoon |
| Wild rice (cooked) | 1 cup |
| Vegetable stock | 1-1/2 cups |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 175.9 |
| Total Fat | 0.5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 8.2 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 39.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g |
| Sugars | 9.7 g |
| Protein | 5.9 g |
Instructions:
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). |
| 2 | Slice 1/4 inch off both ends of each onion and peel off the outer dry layers. |
| 3 | Place the onions, root side down, in a baking dish. Bake them in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until they are golden brown and tender. |
| 4 | Remove the onions from the oven and let them cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, carefully hollow out each onion, leaving a 1/2-inch shell. Keep the onion insides to use later. |
| 5 | Finely chop 1 cup of the reserved onion and sauté it with sliced mushrooms in a medium-hot pan for 3 minutes, or until softened. |
| 6 | Add minced garlic and diced apple to the pan, and sauté for an additional 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend. |
| 7 | Stir in the chopped parsley, fresh and dried marjoram, lemon juice, paprika, and season with salt and pepper to taste. |
| 8 | Mix the sautéed ingredients with the cooked wild rice, making sure everything is evenly combined. |
| 9 | Carefully fill each hollowed-out onion shell with the rice mixture, packing it in gently but firmly. |
| 10 | Pour vegetable stock into the bottom of the baking dish, ensuring that the stock covers about 1/2 inch of the onions. This will help to keep the onions moist during baking. |
| 11 | Place the stuffed onions back in the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes, basting occasionally with the stock to keep them moist. |
| 12 | Once the onions are tender and the stuffing is heated through, remove from the oven and serve warm. |
Pro Tips:
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Make Ahead: As mentioned, you can bake the onions the night before and store them in the refrigerator. This will save you time when assembling the dish the next day.
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Rice Variations: While wild rice offers a lovely nutty flavor, feel free to experiment with other grains such as quinoa or brown rice for different textures and flavors.
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Vegan-Friendly: This recipe is naturally vegan and dairy-free. Ensure that your vegetable stock is also vegan if you want to keep the entire dish plant-based.
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For Extra Flavor: Add a sprinkle of nutritional yeast to the rice mixture for a cheesy, umami taste without any dairy. You can also sprinkle a little bit of freshly ground black pepper on top before serving for an extra kick.
Serving Suggestions:
These Savory Wild Rice Stuffed Onions pair wonderfully with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables, making them a perfect addition to any dinner spread. They can also serve as a hearty side dish alongside roasted meats or plant-based entrees. Whether you enjoy them as a main dish or a side, these onions are sure to impress your guests with their rich, savory flavor and satisfying texture.
Enjoy the comforting and wholesome flavors of this savory stuffed onion recipe, which is perfect for any occasion that calls for something a little extra special but still easy to prepare!
