Baked onions stuffed with feta, parsley and thyme
4 servings
30 minutes
Baked onion stuffed with feta, parsley, and thyme is a refined and aromatic dish of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of sweet onion with the rich flavor of a savory filling. This culinary masterpiece draws from Mediterranean traditions where simple ingredients are transformed into something truly delightful. The baked onion becomes sweet and caramelized while the filling of feta, breadcrumbs, parsley, and thyme provides an exquisite contrast of salty and herbal notes. This dish is perfect as an appetizer or side to meat and vegetable dishes. Serving it hot allows you to enjoy the melting texture of cheese and the aroma of fresh herbs, creating a cozy home dinner atmosphere.
1
Preheat the oven to 230 degrees.
2
Peel the onion without cutting the roots and cut off the top third of the bulb. Place it cut side down on a greased baking sheet and pour in the broth. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Sweet onion: 4 pieces
- Olive oil: to taste
- Chicken broth: 0.5 glass
3
Carefully turn the bulbs and bake for another 30 minutes until soft. Remove from the oven and preheat the grill.
4
In a bowl, mix crumbled feta, breadcrumbs, parsley, thyme, and black pepper, mash with a fork, and stuff the onion from the cut side. Place under the grill for about 1 minute until the cheese is browned.
- Feta cheese: 60 g
- Crushed breadcrumbs: 25 g
- Parsley: 20 g
- Chopped fresh thyme: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: to taste