Caramelized Onion Hummus

Onions sautéed in olive oil add a sweet, tender flavor to this savory, creamy Caramelized Onion Hummus. It's a tasty dip made with minimal ingredients!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mediterranean

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 116kcal

Author Marly McMillen

Equipment

Food Processor

Ingredients

1 small onion , peeled and sliced thinly
3 tablespoons olive oil , divided
1 teaspoon agave nectar
15 oz chickpeas
¼ cup pine nuts
½ teaspoon dried basil , or one leaf of fresh basil
1 clove garlic
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast flakes

Cups - Metric

Instructions

Place a skillet over medium heat and add the sliced onions. Drizzle with one tablespoon olive oil. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Then add a teaspoon of agave nectar to help caramelize the onions quickly. Once the onions are tender and have some color, set aside.
Drain the liquid from the chickpeas into a bowl. Then pour the chickpeas into the food processor. Add the pine nuts and secure the lid in a food processor. Pulse until smooth.
Add the two remaining tablespoons of olive oil, lime juice, basil, nutritional yeast flakes, garlic, and the caramelized onion and pulse.
If the hummus is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of the liquid drained from the chickpeas and stir until you get a desirable spreadability. Process for another minute if you prefer a more smooth texture to your hummus.
Serve with crackers, pita chips, veggies, or in place of mayo on your favorite veggie burgers.

Notes

Read the post above for ideas on substitutions.

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