Stuffed Vidalia Onions

 

Stuffed Vidalia Onions

Submitted by: Norma Hofmeister, Western Illinois Electrical Coop.
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 4 medium Vidalia onions peeled
  • 2 tablespoons oil free Italian dressing
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup diced zucchini
  • 2 ounces Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons parsley minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Fine breadcrumbs
  • Paprika

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Cut a slice off top and bottom of each onion to make a flat surface, reserving slices. Chop slices into small pieces and set aside.
  • Heat pot of water to boiling. Cook onions in boiling water 15-20 minutes – remove center of onions and set onion shell aside to cool.
  • Heat together Italian dressing, red pepper, zucchini and chopped onion slices.
  • Remove from heat and add Mozzarella, parsley, oregano and enough breadcrumbs to help thicken mixture.
  • Fill onion shells with vegetable mixture.
  • Bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information: 52 calories; 1.4g fat; 101mg sodium; 7.5g carbohydrates; 3g protein.