{"id":1219,"date":"2018-12-12T18:07:30","date_gmt":"2018-12-12T16:07:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/?p=1219"},"modified":"2026-09-21T10:33:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T08:33:35","slug":"stuffed-onions-with-freekeh-and-kale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/en\/stuffed-onions-with-freekeh-and-kale\/","title":{"rendered":"Stuffed Onions with Freekeh and Kale"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_7333.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead view of stuffed onions with freekeh and kale in a pot\" class=\"wp-image-1190\" title=\"Stuffed Onions with Freekeh and Kale\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_7333.jpg 680w, https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_7333-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">These stuffed onions are a real treat, a bit of a process, but so worth it. Whole onions are boiled until the layers loosen, then wrapped around a Mediterranean-style filling of freekeh, kale, pistachios, silan, and mint. The sweetness of the caramelized onion against the earthy, nutty freekeh is something special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" dir=\"ltr\">This is the kind of dish that makes a beautiful centerpiece for a holiday table, but it&#8217;s honestly worth making any time you want something a little special. Everything can be fully cooked 1-2 days ahead and reheated before serving, it holds up beautifully.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_7071.jpg\" alt=\"Stuffed Onions with Freekeh and Kale\" class=\"wp-image-1192\" title=\"Stuffed Onions with Freekeh and Kale\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_7071.jpg 680w, https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_7071-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You&#8217;ll Love This Recipe:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A stunning centerpiece dish, perfect for a special occasion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweet caramelized onion against earthy, nutty freekeh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Naturally vegan and dairy-free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filling and satisfying, with a beautiful presentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_7164-e1544561040485.jpg\" alt=\"Stuffed Onions with Freekeh and Kale\" class=\"wp-image-1195\" title=\"Stuffed Onions with Freekeh and Kale\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_7164-e1544561040485.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_7164-e1544561040485-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_7164-e1544561040485-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Ingredients &amp; Substitutions:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Onions<\/strong> \u2013 both yellow and red onions are used here, boiling them first is what allows the layers to separate cleanly for stuffing. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Freekeh<\/strong> \u2013 a Mediterranean grain made from wheat harvested green, then smoked or roasted. It has a wonderfully chewy, nutty texture that holds up beautifully inside the onion, unlike rice, which can turn mushy in this kind of dish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Silan (date syrup)<\/strong> \u2013 adds a deep sweetness that plays against the earthiness of the freekeh. Maple syrup or honey work as substitutes. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sumac<\/strong> \u2013 a tangy, lemony Middle Eastern spice. Find it at Middle Eastern grocery stores or well-stocked supermarkets. If you can&#8217;t find it, the zest of one lemon works as a substitute.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_7249.jpg\" alt=\"Stuffed Onions with Freekeh and Kale\" class=\"wp-image-1203\" title=\"Stuffed Onions with Freekeh and Kale\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_7249.jpg 680w, https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_7249-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pro Tips for Success:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Boil the onions whole for about 20 minutes, until the layers begin to separate on their own, this is what makes them easy to peel apart without tearing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work from the outer layers in when separating the onions for stuffing, stop once the layers get too small to fill, and save the innermost onion for lining the pan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t stuff the onions too tightly, they expand slightly as they cook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t skip the final 10 minutes in the oven, uncovered, that&#8217;s what gives the onions a beautiful golden char on top. It&#8217;s a real finishing touch, both in flavor and presentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The freekeh in the filling stays raw until it goes into the pot, it fully cooks during the hour of simmering, absorbing flavor from the cooking liquid as it does.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_7305.jpg\" alt=\"Stuffed Onions with Freekeh and Kale\" class=\"wp-image-1206\" title=\"Stuffed Onions with Freekeh and Kale\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_7305.jpg 680w, https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_7305-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Serve as an elegant main or side for a special occasion or celebration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Great alongside a simple green salad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sprinkle with extra pistachios and mint just before serving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_7355.jpg\" alt=\"Stuffed Onions with Freekeh and Kale\" class=\"wp-image-1208\" title=\"Stuffed Onions with Freekeh and Kale\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_7355.jpg 680w, https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_7355-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Can I substitute the silan?<\/strong> Yes, maple syrup or honey work well instead. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What can I use instead of freekeh?<\/strong> Freekeh&#8217;s chewy texture is part of what makes this dish work, but if you can&#8217;t find it, bulgur wheat is the closest substitute.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Can I make this ahead of time?<\/strong> Yes, cook the dish fully, including the final oven step, 1-2 days ahead. Reheat gently before serving, it holds up beautifully. Don&#8217;t stuff the onions raw and refrigerate unbaked, this dish needs to be fully cooked ahead of time, not assembled and cooked later.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_7319-e1544561675958.jpg\" alt=\"Stuffed Onions with Freekeh and Kale\" class=\"wp-image-1210\" title=\"Stuffed Onions with Freekeh and Kale\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_7319-e1544561675958.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_7319-e1544561675958-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thehappylentils.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_7319-e1544561675958-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for more tasty recipes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul 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wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-10041-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"--wprm-toggle-button-accent: #616161;\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"8\" data-recipe=\"10041\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"8\" data-recipe=\"10041\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"8\" data-recipe=\"10041\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-faded\">For the onions:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large yellow onions<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large red onions<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-faded\">For the filling:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">medium onion<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">freekeh<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">well washed and drained<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">bunch kale<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">stems removed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">natural pistachios<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">coarsely chopped, plus more for garnish<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh mint<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped, plus more for garnish<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">silan (date syrup)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sumac<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cumin<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">olive oil<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(1 tbsp for saut\u00e9ing, 1 tbsp mixed in at the filling)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">freshly ground black pepper<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-faded\">For the cooking liquid:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">olive oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">silan (date syrup)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-10041-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-10041-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"10041\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions:<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10041-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Prep and boil the onions: <\/strong>With a sharp knife, cut a single slit from the top of each onion straight down to the root end, cutting deep enough to reach close to the center, but not all the way through to the other side. This keeps the onion in one piece so you can peel the layers apart after boiling. Place the onions in a pot, cover with boiling water, and cook for about 20 minutes, until soft and the layers begin to separate. Drain and let cool.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10041-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Make the filling:<\/strong> Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent. Chop about 6 kale leaves (roughly 1 cup) and add to the skillet along with the salt, pepper, sumac, and cumin. Stir. Add the chopped pistachios and the raw, washed freekeh, and cook for another minute, stirring. The freekeh stays raw at this point, it will cook fully later, inside the onions. Transfer the mixture to a bowl to cool, then mix in the chopped mint, 2 tbsp silan, and 1 tbsp olive oil.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10041-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Separate the onion layers:<\/strong> Once the onions are cool enough to handle, use your fingers to gently pull the layers apart, one at a time, starting from the outside and working in. Stop once the layers get too small to fill, and set the remaining small inner onions aside for the base of the pan.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10041-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Fill and arrange:<\/strong> In a large, deep, oven-safe saut\u00e9 pan, spread the reserved inner onions and remaining kale leaves in an even layer as a base. Take one onion layer, place about a tablespoon of filling in the center, and wrap the layer around the filling to close it into a small bundle. Place seam-side down in the pan. Repeat with the remaining layers and filling, arranging them relatively snugly in the pan.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10041-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Cook:<\/strong> Mix the cooking liquid ingredients (water, olive oil, and silan) and pour over the stuffed onions, it should cover them. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then cover and reduce to the lowest heat. Cook for 1 hour, this is when the freekeh fully cooks and absorbs the liquid. Toward the end, preheat the oven to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C). Uncover and transfer to the oven for another 10 minutes, this final step gives the tops a beautiful golden char, don&#39;t skip it.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-10041-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Serve:<\/strong> Sprinkle with pistachios and mint before serving.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"recipe-10041-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Notes:<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><ul>\n<li>No sumac? 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