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Mezgaldi Of Onions

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This Moroccan appetizer features Spanish onions, sliced, Olive oil, Powdered saffron, Ginger. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, sweet, indulgent flavor. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 521.8
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This Moroccan appetizer features Spanish onions, sliced, Olive oil, Powdered saffron, Ginger. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, sweet, indulgent flavor. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 pound Spanish onions, sliced
  • 2/3 cup Olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Powdered saffron
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns, crushed
  • 4 tablespoon Cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar
  • 2 ea Celery stalks
Directions
  1. 1
    Arrange onions in layers in a large shallow bowl.
  2. 2
    Combine oil, saffron, ginger, pepper, half cinnamon & sugar.
  3. 3
    Pour over onions, add just enough water to cover.
  4. 4
    Mix well & let marinate for 2 hours.
  5. 5
    Place celery stalks crossways in the bottom of a tagine or casserole.
  6. 6
    This protects the onions from scorching.
  7. 7
    Arrange onions in overlapping layers & pour over marinade.
  8. 8
    Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon & sugar.
  9. 9
    Cover tagine &
  10. 10
    cook at 325F (163&# 194;°C) for 30 to 40 minutes & then
  11. 11
    uncover & brown under a broiler just before serving.
  12. 12
    The onions should be lsightly caramelized & very tender

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 521.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40.5g63%
Saturated Fat 5.6g28%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 28.9mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 43.4g15%
Dietary Fiber 12.9g52%
Sugars 18.4g
Protein 3.6g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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