Caramelized Sweet Onion Hummus

Caramelized Sweet Onion Hummus

Caramelized Sweet Onion Hummus

National Onion Association
 This Caramelized Sweet Onion Dip is the perfect appetizer to make for the big game or for your next gathering with friends. Make it ahead then serve with veggies, pita bread, or crackers.
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Course Appetizer
Cuisine American

Ingredients
 

  • 1 Whole garlic head
  • 4 Tablespoons  Extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 Teaspoon  Extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 Large sweet onion, thinly sliced
  • 15 Ounce can of chickpeas
  • 1/2 Cup Tahini
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  • Cut the top off of the head of garlic and place cut side down on a pan and drizzle with 1 tsp of olive oil. Bake for 20- 30 minutes or until garlic is soft. Let cool. Once cool, squeeze out the garlic from each clove.
  • Cook onion in 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Stir the onion frequently until they begin to brown. Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook until the onions are soft and a medium brown color.
  • Rinse and drain chickpeas reserving 3 Tablespoons chickpea liquid. Add chickpeas, liquid, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt, 3 Tablespoons olive oil, and onions to a food processor or high powered blender. Blend together until everything is combined and hummus is smooth.
  • Serve with pita bread, veggies, or crackers.