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    Caramelized Onion Hummus

    Published: Jul 7, 2021 by Emily Toshiko

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    Caramelized onion hummus may sound a bit odd, but it’s packed with flavor and makes a delightful appetizer or snack! I first had caramelized onion hummus at one of my favorite mediterrian restaurants, Sassool. I especially love how this hummus captures the flavors of the caramelized onions. Caramelized onions are particularly magical with their depth of flavors. That’s what makes this appetizer so tasty!

    close up of hummus in a bowl

    Why You Should Make This Recipe

    • It’s easy to make! It takes about 45 minutes to cook the onions to perfection, but once they are done all you have to do is blend the ingredients together!
    • The caramelized onions bring out multiple levels of flavor!
    • This is a healthy snack that can be made over the weekend and portioned out for lunches.
    Overhead shot of ingredients for caramelized onion hummus
    All the ingredients you'll need to make this tasty appetizer!

    What's in This Recipe?

    • Yellow onions- sliced and caramelized for maximum flavor.
    • Olive oil- for flavor and used to help brown the onions
    • Garbanzo beans/chickpeas 
    • Tahini
    • Balsamic vinegar 
    • Spices - onion powder, garlic powder & salt
    • Water - for texture/consistency

    How to Make Caramelized Onion Hummus

    1. Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick pan or cast iron skillet. Add the sliced onions and ¼ teaspoon salt. Saute over medium-low heat for 40-60 minutes until caramelized. Stir occasionally to prevent burning. Set aside ¼ cup of caramelized onions to use for the topping.
    2. Once the onions have a deep brown color, add the balsamic vinegar and stir for a minute. Turn off the heat.  
    3. Combine all ingredients into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Add more water or olive oil if necessary to reach your desired consistency. 
    4. Serve with pita chips, pretzels and fresh veggies. Enjoy!
    hummus on a pita chip
    The perfect bite!

    Tips & Tricks

    • You can caramelize the onions ahead of time if necessary. Store them in the fridge until ready to blend into hummus!
    • Make sure to blend any leftover olive oil in the caramelized onion pan. 
    • Substitute garbanzo beans for any white bean of your choosing.
    • Drizzle extra olive oil on top for serving.
    • Be careful not to burn the onions! The perfectly caramelized onions are the secret to making this dish so flavorful.
    hummus in a bowl

    Looking for More Recipes?

    • Caramelized onions, lentils and cauliflower salad is a healthy hearty side dish, packed full of flavors.
    • Buffalo hummus is addictingly delicious and SO easy to make!
    • Balsamic grilled eggplant sandwiches are a simple but tasty summer recipe. 
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    caramelized onion hummus in a bowl with pita chips

    Caramelized Onion Hummus

    • Author: Emily Toshiko
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 50 minutes
    • Total Time: 1 hour
    • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
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    Description

    Caramelized onions are truly magical with their depth of flavors. That’s what makes this hummus so tasty!


    Ingredients

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    • 3 onions, sliced
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1-15 oz can garbanzo beans
    • ¼ cup tahini
    • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
    • 1 tsp onion powder
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ¼ cup water

    Instructions

    1. Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick pan or cast iron skillet. Add the sliced onions and ¼ teaspoon salt. Saute over medium-low heat for 40-60 minutes until caramelized. Stir occasionally to prevent burning. Set aside ¼ cup of caramelized onions to use for the topping. 
    2. Once the onions have a deep brown color, add the balsamic vinegar and stir for a minute. Turn off the heat. 
    3. Combine all ingredients into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Add more water or olive oil if necessary to reach your desired consistency.
    4. Serve with pita chips, pretzels and fresh veggies. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • You can caramelize the onions ahead of time if necessary. Store them in the fridge until ready to blend into hummus!
    • Make sure to blend any leftover olive oil in the caramelized onion pan. 
    • Substitute garbanzo beans for any white bean of your choosing.
    • Drizzle extra olive oil on top for serving.
    • Be careful not to burn the onions! The perfectly caramelized onions are the secret to making this dish so flavorful.

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