Description
Experience the rich flavors of Persian cuisine with our Persian Stuffed Onions Recipe (Dolmeh Piaz). This delightful dish features tender onions filled with a savory mixture of ground chicken and aromatic herbs, creating a mouthwatering experience that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you serve them as a main course or an elegant appetizer, these stuffed onions are sure to impress your family and friends. With easy-to-follow steps, you can craft this unique dish in your own kitchen, bringing a taste of Iran to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large sweet onions
- 1 pound ground chicken (or turkey)
- 1 cup rinsed rice
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel the onions and carefully hollow them out, setting aside the inner layers.
- Cook the rice in boiling water until slightly tender, then drain and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, cooked rice, parsley, mint, tomato paste, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each onion layer with the filling mixture without overfilling.
- Place the stuffed onions upright in a baking dish; drizzle with olive oil.
- Pour vegetable broth around the onions and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the onions are tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed onion (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg