Spring Stuffed Onions

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

6 large vidalias or other sweet onions (about 1 pound each)

cooking spray

1/2 teaspoon salt, divided

1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided

1 1/2 cups water

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 cup uncooked bulgur or cracked wheat

1 cup cubed seeded peeled cucumber

1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

1/2 cup minced red onion

1/2 cup diced seeded tomato

1/4 cup chopped fresh mint

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1 (16-ounce) can cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 475°.
2. Peel onions; cut 1/2 inch off top and bottom of onions. Place onions in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; lightly coat onions with cooking spray. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper over onions. Bake at 475° for 40 minutes or until golden. Cool to room temperature. Remove and discard core from each onion, leaving a 1-inch-thick shell.
3. Combine water and oil in a saucepan; bring to boil. Pour over bulgur in a large bowl; cover and let stand 30 minutes. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, cucumber, and remaining ingredients. Spoon 1 cup bulgur mixture into each onion.

By RecipeOfHealth.com