Caramelized Onion Hummus
This Caramelized Onion Hummus blends sweet, slow-cooked onions into a creamy homemade dip. Better than store-bought and perfect for dipping.
Servings: 8 (about 16 tablespoons)
Ingredients
Caramelized Onion Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion diced or cut into thin strips
Hummus Ingredients
- 15 ounces canned chickpeas drained
- ½ cup caramelized onions (if desired, use the linked recipe for the slow cooker option)
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper adjust to taste
Instructions
Caramelized Onion Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter and add the onion. Cook over medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until onions are a caramel brown in color. Let cool.
- Alternatively, you can follow these instructions for a large batch of caramelized onions made in the crockpot. Freeze them in ½ cup portions and use as desired.
Hummus Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine chickpeas, caramelized onions, tahini, olive oil, and garlic. Process until smooth. Taste the hummus and add salt and pepper, as desired.
- Serve with raw vegetables, pita chips, crackers, or use as a spread on sandwiches and wraps. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.