BAKED STUFFED ONIONS WITH SPINACH FETA

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Got this recipe out of Diabetic Gourmet Magazine. Can adjust ingredients for the non diabetic in your family but as written has: Exchanges: : 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1 Fat

Provided by TishT

Categories     Lemon

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 large sweet onions or 2 large Spanish onions (about 1-1/2 pounds total, peeled)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (1 oz)

Steps:

  • Place the onions in a large saucepan and cover with water.
  • Bring to a boil and cook until the onions are partially tender, about 10- 15 minutes.
  • Drain and cool; cut the onions in half crosswise.
  • Scoop out the center of each onion half, leaving a 1/2" shell.
  • Reserve the centers.
  • If necessary, cut a small piece from the end of each onion shell so the shells will stand upright.
  • Prepare a shallow baking dish large enough to hold the onion halves in one layer with non-stick pan spray.
  • Place the onions in the prepared dish, hollowed sides up.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Chop the reserved centers of the onions.
  • Saute in oil with the garlic in a medium saucepan until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the spinach, lemon juice, and pepper; cook until the liquid evaporates.
  • Remove from the heat; stir in the bread crumbs and cheese Fill the onion shells with the spinach mixture.
  • Cover with foil and bake about 25 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.6, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 8.3, Sodium 209.1, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 4.7, Protein 5.8

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