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    Home » Recipes » Dips

    Published: May 26, 2021 · Modified: Sep 30, 2022 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Caramelized Onion Hummus

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    This creamy Caramelized Onion Hummus has a sweet rich taste from caramelized onions. It's perfect for a party!

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    Hummus is one of those foods that I can not get enough of. I have made many hummus recipes, both sweet and savory because I love hummus so much.

    I happen to also love caramelized onions. Who wouldn't? They are sweet and rich, and elevate anything you add them to.

    So I knew they would be the perfect star of a hummus recipe. Not only are they the star of the show, but the supporting actors as well. This recipe is out of this world good!

    If you love caramelized onions, try my Onion Fritters or my Caramelized Onion Vegan Quiche.

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    For an indulgent dessert hummus, try my Dark Chocolate Hummus. It is out this world good!

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    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🧅 How To Make Caramelized Onions
    • 🔪 Instructions
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    🧾 Ingredients

    This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    • Garbanzo beans: Adds the texture, flavor, and creaminess hummus is known for.
    • Tahini: Also a traditional hummus ingredient. Adds a nutty sesame flavor.
    • Caramelized onions: Add a wonderful sweet rich flavor.
    • Brown sugar or balsamic vinegar: To add to the caramelized onions. Adds more sweetness.
    • Lemon juice: Adds a bright tart flavor.
    • Garlic: Adds a pungent flavor.
    • Water: To thin it out.
    • Olive oil: Adds creaminess.
    • Salt: Enhances the other flavors.

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    🧅 How To Make Caramelized Onions

    Cook onions in olive oil over medium heat. Stir them every few minutes. With caramelized onions, it's all about slow and steady.

    The more onions, the longer they'll take to cook. If the onions start to stick, add a little water, like a quarter of a cup or so.

    Add brown sugar or balsamic vinegar near the end of cooking time to add flavor.

    🔪 Instructions

    Mix garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, caramelized onions, olive oil, salt, and water in a food processor until creamy.

    🥡 Storage

    This recipe will last about 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

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    Caramelized Onion Hummus on cutting board with rice crackers and cucumber.

    Besides using this as a dip, this hummus is a great addition to a sandwich.

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    Caramelized Onion Hummus

    This creamy Caramelized Onion Hummus has a sweet rich taste from caramelized onions. It's perfect for a party!
    Course Dip
    Cuisine Fusion, Mediterranean inspired
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 147kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • food processor

    Ingredients

    Caramelized Onions

    • 1 onion sliced (2 cups)
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Pinch salt
    • 1 teaspoon brown sugar or splash balsamic vinegar

    Hummus

    • 15 ounce can garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
    • ¼ cup tahini
    • ¼ cup lemon juice
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ¼ cup water (optional)
    • salt

    Instructions

    • Heat olive oil in a pan at medium low heat and add sliced onions. Stir the onions until they are coated with oil. Sprinkle a pinch of salt on the onions.
    • Stir the onions every few minutes or so. Cooking will take about 35-40 minutes. If the onions start to stick, add a little water, like a quarter of a cup or so. Add brown sugar or balsamic vinegar at the end of cooking time.
    • In a food processor, mix all ingredients until well blended.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg

    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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