Balsamic Caramelized Onion Hummus
Balsamic Caramelized Onion Hummus is sweet, savory, and velvety smooth. Onions caramelized with a nutty like flavor and golden brown color and then added to this hummus.
Servings: 8
Calories: 266kcal
Ingredients
Caramelized Onions
- 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp. butter use all olive oil for vegan option
- ½ tbsp. olive oil
- ½ tsp. salt
- 2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
Hummus
- 3 cups cooked chick peas drained & rinsed
- ¼ cup lemon juice (1 lemon)
- ⅓ cup tahini + 1 tbsp.
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 5 tbsp. water
Instructions
For Caramelized Onions
- Melt butter with olive oil in sautee pan over medium high heat.
- Meanwhile peel and thinly slice large onion and separate rings. Add to pan and cook about 10 minutes.
- Then add salt and stir. Reduce heat to medium low and continue to cook about 20 more minutes stirring several times during cooking.
- When onions are starting to turn a golden brown during the last 1-2 minutes of cooking drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
For Hummus
- Add chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, olive oil and caramelized onions(reserving spoonful for topping) to food processor and pulse till combined.
- Gradually add water till you get desired consistency.
Notes
Vegan option: when caramelizing onions just use all olive oil and omit butter.
Other optional garnishes for hummus include olive oil, parsley, & red chili pepper flakes.
Can be stored covered in fridge for up to seven days.
Nutrition
Calories: 266kcal