Cheesy Stuffed Onions

Submitted by PinkCherryBlossom

"A great idea for a side dish or even a veggie main. From the BBC vegetarian good food."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 medium red onions
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 120 g broad beans, shelled and skinned
• 120 g firm goat cheese, diced
• 2 tablespoons chopped basil

directions

1. Heat oven to 190°C.
2. Trim the roots of the onion so it stands up without support. Slice the tips off and remove the centres until only a shell of 3 layers is left. Chop the removed centres.
3. Heat 1 tbsp oil and fry the chopped onion until soft add the garlic and stir well before setting aside.
4. Blanch the beans in boiling water for 2 - 3 mins and drain.
5. Mix the beans and cheese with the onion mix and spoon into the onion shells.
6. Arrange in a baking tray and brush the onions with the remaining oil.
7. Roast for about an hour until the onions are tender.