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Baked Chard and Rice Stuffed Onions

Baked Chard and Rice Stuffed Onions prepared dish

Baked chard and rice stuffed onions feature tender onions filled with a savory mixture of swiss chard, rice, and aromatic herbs. This dish is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor and nutrients. Perfect for a cozy dinner or as an elegant side dish!

This recipe is mediterranean style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 20 min prep and 40 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 40 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include garlic, salt, swiss chard, parmesan cheese.
  • Follow all 8 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups swiss chard (chopped)
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 pieces large onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the onions and carefully hollow them out, reserving the onion flesh for later use.
  3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add the chopped Swiss chard and reserved onion flesh to the skillet, cooking until the chard is wilted.
  5. Stir in the cooked rice, vegetable broth, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice, mixing well to combine.
  6. Stuff each hollowed onion with the chard and rice mixture, packing it tightly.
  7. Place the stuffed onions in a baking dish and cover with foil.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the onions are tender and the tops are golden.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 220
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 480 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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