Description
Greek Stuffed Onions (Salantourmasi) are a traditional Mediterranean comfort dish made with tender onions filled with herbed rice, olive oil, and a touch of tomato. Each bite is soft, fragrant, and full of classic Greek flavors.
Ingredients
- Large Onions: 6 medium, softened and hollowed to form shells for stuffing.
- Olive Oil: 4 tablespoons, adds rich Mediterranean flavor and keeps onions tender.
- Rice: 1 cup short or medium-grain, the base of the herbed filling.
- Tomato Paste: 1 tablespoon, gives depth and mild sweetness.
- Fresh Parsley: 1/4 cup chopped, adds brightness and herbal freshness.
- Fresh Dill: 2 tablespoons chopped, provides a clean, aromatic flavor.
- Fresh Mint: 1 tablespoon chopped, brings a cool herbal balance.
- Garlic: 2 cloves minced, enhances the savory aroma.
- Salt and Pepper: To taste, seasons and elevates all ingredients.
- Vegetable Broth: 1 1/2 cups, keeps the onions moist and flavorful during baking.
- Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons, finishes the dish with bright acidity.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly oil a baking dish.
- Combine Ingredients: Sauté garlic in olive oil, then add rice, tomato paste, and herbs. Stir and season well.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Boil onions for about 10 minutes until soft, then carefully separate layers.
- Assemble the Dish: Stuff each onion layer with rice filling and place snugly in the baking dish.
- Cook to Perfection: Pour broth and remaining oil over onions, cover with foil, and bake 45 minutes until tender.
- Finishing Touches: Drizzle with lemon juice and let rest for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with Greek yogurt or fresh salad.
Notes
- Don’t overfill onions, as rice expands while cooking.
- Use a tight baking dish so onions stay upright.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze for a month.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed onion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Greek stuffed onions, Salantourmasi, Mediterranean recipe, vegan Greek food, herbed rice onions