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Caramelized Sweet Onion Hummus

Recipe courtesy of the National Onion Association

Ingredients

  • 1 whole garlic head
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus 1 teaspoon, divided
  • 1 large sweet onion thinly sliced
  • 1 can chickpeas 15 ounces
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice about 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 cup tahini toasted ground sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350° F.
  • Cut top of garlic head off and place cut-side down on pan; drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Bake 20-30 minutes, or until garlic is soft. Once cool, squeeze garlic from each clove.
  • In large skillet over medium-high heat, cook onion in 1 tablespoon olive oil. Stir onion frequently until slices begin to brown. Reduce heat to low and continue cooking until onions are soft and reach medium brown color.
  • Rinse and drain chickpeas; reserve 3 tablespoons liquid.
  • In food processor, blend chickpeas, reserved liquid, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt, remaining olive oil and onions until combined and smooth. Serve with pita bread, veggies or crackers.

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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish