Flavorful Caramelized Onion Hummus
The perfect snack with crackers, pita chips or fresh cut veggies!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil + more to top hummus, as desired
- 1 medium to large yellow or white onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 15 oz. can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons tahini (ground sesame seeds)
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon), juiced
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- dash of pepper
- 2-4 tablespoons water (as needed for desired consistency)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion slices to skillet and cook for about 40 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes.
- Meanwhile, add all other hummus ingredients (except water) to the bowl of a food processor and set aside until onion slices are ready.
- Once onion slices are caramelized, allow them to cool slightly. Then add them to the food processor bowl with the other hummus ingredients. (If desired, reserve a small amount of onions for garnishing hummus)
- Process ingredients until smooth. Add water as needed for desired consistency.
- Transfer hummus to a serving bowl and garnish with additional caramelized onion slices. Serve with crackers, pita chips and/or raw veggies or use as a spread for wraps and sandwiches.
Notes
Serve with crackers, chips, chopped veggies, or even spread this on a sandwich.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.6g | Protein: 2.8g | Fat: 2.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 380.4mg | Fiber: 2.9g | Sugar: 1.3g