Ingredients

  • 2 lrg sweet or possibly Spanish onions (about 1 1/2 pounds total, peeled)
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 x clove garlic One (10-oz) package frzn minced spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp freshly grnd pepper
  • 1/4 c. bread crumbs
  • 1/4 c. (1 oz) crumbled feta cheese

Method

  • Place the onions in a large saucepan and cover with water.
  • Bring to a boil and cook till the onions are partially tender, about 10 to 15 min.
  • Drain and cold; cut the onions in half crosswise.
  • Scoop out the center of each onion half, leavinga 1/2 inch 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 sufficient 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/fry in oil with the garlic in a medium saucepan till tender, about 5 min.
  • Stir in the spinach, lemon juice, and pepper; cook till the liquid evaporates.
  • Remove from the heat; stir in the breadcrumbs and cheeseFill the onion shells with the spinach mix.
  • Cover with foil and bake about 25 min.
  • Serve warm.