Keto Middle Eastern Stuffed Onions (Dolma)
Ingredients
- 1 lbs Ground Meat (Pork, Beef or Lamb)
- 3-4 Large Yellow Onions
- 241 grams Cauliflower Rice
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Parsley. Finely Chopped.
- 1 Egg Optional. This will help the filling stick together.
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp White or Apple Cider Vinegar Or a combination of the two!
- 3-4 Drops of Stevia
- 3 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 1/8 Tsp Nutmeg
- 2-3 Sliced Tomatoes Optional.
Instructions
- Cut the top and bottom of the onion and remove the paper exterior.
- Make a deep cut down the side of the onion (this will make them easier to peel).
- Boil the onions for 10 minutes or until the onions soften and the layers can be easily separated.
- When the onions are boiling, prepare the filling.
- Once softened, remove the onions from the boiling water and allow to slightly cool.
- Take 50 grams of the onion bulb (center of onion) and dice.
- Combine the ground meat, cauliflower rice, diced onion, tomato paste, spices including fresh parsley and egg (optional) in a large mixing bowl.
- Seperate the layers of the onion.
- Tightly place the filling in the onion layer and wrap.
- Repeat until all of the filling is used.
- In a large pan or dutch oven, heat olive oil and butter over medium high heat.
- Once pan is hot, gently place the onions seam side down.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes until browned.
- Mix stevia with vinegar and pour over the stuffed onions.
- Placed sliced tomatoes on top of the stuffed onions (optional).
- Cover, turn the heat down to medium and cook for 40-50 minutes. Or until onions are soft and filling is cooked. Turn the stuffed onions halfway through.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information (6 Servings):
- 243 Calories
- 8.1g Carbohydrates
- 2.2g Fiber
- 16.2g Fat
- 17.1g Protein
- 1461 Calories
- 48.9g Carbohydrates
- 13.2g Fiber
- 97.5g Fat
- 102.6g Protein