Use it as a dip for pita chips and crudites or spread in sandwiches and wraps. Can you think of anyone who doesn’t like hummus? Probably not! And it is understandable why – hummus is one of the tastiest dips out there. It is a Middle Eastern dip that is naturally vegan and gluten-free. It is made from blending cooked chickpeas, tahini (aka liquid gold), garlic, lemon juice and plenty of olive oil. The finished result is a smooth and creamy dip that pairs wonderfully with a variety of dishes. UK supermarkets are brimming with different hummus flavours – sweet chilli hummus, roasted red pepper houmous, lemon and herb hummus just to name a few. One of my favourites is caramelized onion hummus by Sabra. Costco and Whole Foods also do a version I love recreating the recipe at home. It is well worth the time and effort it takes to caramelize the onions. It gives the hummus a subtle sweet flavour that makes it extremely moorish! I love experimenting with hummus flavours at home too – some of these variations may interest you: Turkish Hummus Mango and Chilli Hummus Thai Green Hummus Sumac Hummus Chestnut Hummus Black Chickpea Hummus
Why you’ll love this recipe
Easy dip/spread recipe Vegan, gluten-free and low carb Wonderful flavors Great with pitta chips, vegetable or as a spread for sandwich Perfect for parties, lunchtime meal or as a snack
What are caramelized onions?
Caramelizing onions is a cooking technique that involves slowly cooking onions until they become soft, golden brown, and sweet.
This enhances the natural flavors of the onions and adds depth to many dishes, such as Biryani.
Caramelized onions are incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes such as soups, stews, sandwiches, pizzas, pasta, or as a topping for meats or vegetables.
Ingredients
For the onions Onions – you need to use white or yellow onions for this recipe as they have a high sugar content which is perfect for caramelising. Olive oil – use standard olive oil rather than extra virgin olive oil to cook the onions. For the hummus Cooked chickpeas aka garbanzo beans Tahini aka sesame seed paste Garlic cloves Lemon juice Extra virgin olive oil – here you can use good quality extra virgin olive oil Salt and cracked pepper to taste Optional chickpea water for consistency
How to caramelize onions – instructions
Remember, the key to caramelizing onions is low and slow cooking, patience, and occasional stirring.
How to make Caramelized Onion Hummus
In a blender or food processor add all the hummus ingredients along with most of the caramelized onions (leave some for garnishing) Add little water or oil or chickpea water for a smooth hummus. Blend until you achieve your desired consistency. Serve with a thin layer of extra virgin olive oil on top, and garnish with a pinch of paprika and the leftover caramelized onion.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy Caramelized Hummus the same as you would any hummus. Try:
crackers crisp bread toast breadsticks crudites – vegetables such as carrot batons, cucumber, celery and red pepper spoon it on top of Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes Enjoy as it is!
Storage
Store leftovers in airtight containers and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Bring it to room temperature before serving.
Other Chickpea Recipes
Chickpea Pilaf Rice Chana Masala (Indian chickpea curry) Chickpea Salad with Avocado Dressing Tandoori Cauliflower and Chickpea Tacos Roasted Carrots and Chickpea Soup As always if you make this recipe, be sure to leave me a comment, rate this recipe and tag me on Instagram @jcookingodyssey or #jcookingodyssey. I love seeing all your photos of my recipe recreations! Don’t forget to follow me on social media using the buttons below – I can’t wait to see you all there!
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