Persian Stuffed Onions Recipe (Dolmeh Piaz)
Experience the vibrant flavors of Persian cuisine with this delightful recipe for stuffed onions, or Dolmeh Piaz. This dish features large onions filled with a savory mixture of ground beef or turkey, rice, fresh herbs, and aromatic spices. Perfect for any gathering or as an impressive main course, these stuffed onions not only tantalize the taste buds but also serve as a stunning centerpiece on your table. Easy to prepare in just eight steps, this dish is a healthy and nutritious option that will leave your guests asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Persian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large onions
- 1 cup ground beef or ground turkey
- 1/2 cup rice (washed)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 finely chopped onion
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 cups vegetable broth
Instructions
- Peel the onions and trim the tops and bottoms slightly. Hollow out the center layers.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef or turkey, washed rice, chopped herbs, tomatoes, finely chopped onion, salt, black pepper, and turmeric powder. Mix well.
- Fill each hollowed onion generously with the stuffing mixture.
- Place the stuffed onions upright in a baking dish.
- Pour vegetable broth around the onions to keep them moist while cooking.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed onion (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg