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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

Description

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


Ingredients

Scale
  • 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 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick pan or cast iron skillet. Add the sliced onions and ¼ tsp 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.

Keywords: caramelized onion hummus