This hummus is made by caramelizing onions and cooking them down until they are browned and sweet. This makes the onion flavor stronger and sweeter, which contrasts nicely against the tanginess of tahini.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Total Time50 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: caramelized onion hummus, hummus
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 400cal
Author: Amy Desrosiers
Cost: $3
Equipment
can opener
colander
large skillet
Wooden Spoon
cutting board & knife
Muffin Tin
food processor
measuring spoons
Ingredients
Caramelized Onion
1largeVidalia onion*cut into large, thin rings
1tablespoonbutter
1tablespoonlight brown sugar
salt & pepper to taste
1tablespoonbalsamic vinegar or glaze
Hummus
15ounceschickpeasdrain, but reserve ¼ cup of liquid.
Cut ½ inch off the top of the garlic bulb. Add garlic to a muffin tin ( cut bulbs facing up) and sprinkle 1 teaspoon of oil over the cut bulb. Add salt & pepper. Roast for 30-40 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before squeezing out the cooked, softened bulbs into the food processor.
Caramelized Onion
Start by slicing a large onion and separating the pieces into rings.
Add butter to frying pan over medium heat, then add the onion slices and cook for 15-20 minutes until they are soft and golden brown.
Add vinegar, salt and pepper to taste (you may need more than you think!) Reserve a few onions to garnish the top of your hummus with.
Let cool slightly before putting it in your food processor with chickpeas, tahini paste, lemon juice, water, roasted garlic cloves, caramelized onion, ground cumin, black pepper, and olive oil.
Process until smooth – about 2-3 minutes depending on your food processor’s power! You will need the reserved chickpea juices if you want your hummus to be creamier. Add one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
Transfer to a serving dish of choice, and top with reserved onions, and (optional) additional olive oil. We recommend tortillas or dipping warm pita breads.
Notes
Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.