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Caramelized Onion Hummus | Easy Hummus Recipe

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This easy hummus recipe tastes amazing with the simple addition of caramelized onions! Only a few ingredients are needed and it’s packed with health benefits. I love using hummus as a sandwich spread, adding it to wraps, dipping vegetables in it, and even using it to make a creamy pasta sauce (I’ll show you this recipe next!).


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Today I’m sharing a recipe that’s amazingly rich on the tongue and equally enriching to the pockets. How so? It’s tasty, healthy, and so easy to make that you’ll forever bypass those pretty packaged store-bought versions. The ingredients you’ll need are simple, few, and likely located in your kitchen right now waiting to be recreated into this very lovely, very mouth watering, Caramelized Onion Hummus.

If there’s one thing, I must say, that I love more than sitting down to enjoy a reeeeally delicious meal (I’m SUCH a hopeless foodie), its saving a chunk of money…on sitting down to enjoy a reeeeeally delicious meal! lol. 

What is hummus?

The word hummus is Arabic for chickpeas, also known as garbonzo beans, Bengal gram, ceci beans, or Egyptian peas. My love, who speaks Arabic fluently, recently told me this! I’ve always thought the term hummus was used specifically for this recipe, but he told me if an Arabic speaker were listing the ingredients needed to make falafel or maybe a chickpea curry, they would use the word hummus when saying chickpeas.

Chickpeas are a legume and the nutrients listed for them are IMPRESSIVE!! The other ingredients in hummus: Olive oil, tahini (a sesame seed paste), garlic, lemon, and salt lend hummus its awesome and unique flavor while also keeping it a highly healthy and clean topping for snacks!!

Where does hummus come from anyways?

As its Arabic name implies, hummus originated in The Middle East (the geographical region composed of countries like Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Saudi Arabia, etc) yet it has been enjoyed across so many centuries and cultures that its specific country of origin has become uncertain.

The tradition for preparing hummus has remained unchanged, mostly. Chickpeas are cooked then pressed or blended down with the remaining ingredients forming a paste to be used as a dip or a spread. [Prep tip: Leaving a larger amount of liquid in your mixture will give you an amazing hummus sauce for drizzling over the top of, well…anything!] Hummus is often eaten with pita bread (now a days, pita chips), but you can substitute the chips for some yummy roasted eggplant, zucchini, carrots, or crispy fried cauliflower.

But, as I said, the preparation of hummus remains MOSTLY unchanged. With a surge of pricey new hummus flavors reaching store shelves, I just HAD to find an inexpensive way to enjoy the new flavors without the pinch.

Health Benefits:

Chickpeas contain high amounts of protein, vitamins (A, E, C), folate potassium, and magnesium. They are a great source of fiber which helps to feed the healthy bacteria in the gut and improve digestion. Research suggests that they are also beneficial in weight management and glucose and insulin management. 

Sesame seed increases plasma g-tocopheral and enhances vitamin E activity which acts in protecting against various ailments like heart disease and in a study it was shown to inhibit growth in cancer cells. Because sesame seeds are a rich in mammalian lignan precursors, they may offer a degree of protection against breast cancer.

***NOTE: This blog is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified healthcare practitioner.  All information contained in this blog is the opinion of Monique and is not to be interpreted as medical advice.


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Caramelized Onion Hummus

An easy hummus recipe!

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Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Keyword easy hummus recipe, healthy hummus recipe, hummus health benefits
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 3 cups
Author Daytime Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh jalapeรฑo optional
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas rinse and drain if using canned chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Juice of one lemon
  • salt to taste
  • 1/8 cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. Place a pan on medium heat. Once hot, add the 1 tablespoon olive oil and onion. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft. Add the garlic and cook for another 5 minutes or so, until they are lightly golden brown.

  2. Place everything in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  3. Serve. You can dip vegetables in this hummus, use it in sandwiches and wraps, make hummus bowls, and even use it as a creamy pasta sauce, which I will show you in the next blog post! Itโ€™s very versatile and high in protein.

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  1. AvatarKuntala says

    July 8, 2019 at 4:54 pm

    Learned a new recipe. Quite interesting

    Reply
  2. AvatarEDWARD says

    July 8, 2019 at 5:23 pm

    This recipe is unique. I’ll give it a try

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      July 9, 2019 at 1:03 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  3. AvatarSusan m Quackenbush says

    July 8, 2019 at 6:30 pm

    This recipe looks wonderful. I would love to serve it at an event later in the month.

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      July 9, 2019 at 1:03 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. AvatarLian Wright says

    July 8, 2019 at 9:27 pm

    We love eating hummus. I like your recipe because it adds caramelized onions to it! This would be so delicious!

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      July 9, 2019 at 1:02 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  5. AvatarKristian Thomas says

    July 9, 2019 at 5:09 am

    I love hummus and have already had all the flavors from Sabra! Happy to have this to try now

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      July 9, 2019 at 9:58 pm

      Please do! Thanks!

      Reply
  6. Avatar204park says

    July 9, 2019 at 6:38 am

    Sounds so delicious.. I loved eating hummus, this one seems so great and easy to make.

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      July 9, 2019 at 9:57 pm

      Thank you! It’s super easy to make ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  7. AvatarSincerely Jackline says

    July 9, 2019 at 8:04 am

    Thanks for sharing facts about hummus. It’s so nice to know more about this delicious food.

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      July 9, 2019 at 9:57 pm

      My pleasure! I’m happy you found the info helpful!

      Reply
  8. Avatarminimalistmiri says

    July 9, 2019 at 8:42 am

    Wow, this sounds absolutely incredible! I absolutely love hummus and am always looking for new recipes; can’t wait to give this one a try!

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      July 9, 2019 at 9:56 pm

      Thank you! Please do ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  9. AvatarShante says

    July 9, 2019 at 2:08 pm

    This looks yummy I am trying to transition from meat

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      July 9, 2019 at 9:56 pm

      Thank you! Good luck with the transition. Take your time ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  10. AvatarAmanda R says

    July 9, 2019 at 3:57 pm

    I don’t usually like hummus, but this one I’d actually try! Looks great!

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      July 9, 2019 at 9:56 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  11. AvatarCrystal says

    July 10, 2019 at 12:45 am

    I haven’t quite heard of a carmelized onions hummus yet, but I love garlic and onions, and I would definitely love to try this!

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      July 10, 2019 at 5:56 am

      If you love garlic and onions, then you’ll love this!

      Reply
  12. AvatarHeather Barber McMechan says

    July 10, 2019 at 3:46 am

    I had no idea this would be so delicious! A friend tried it not too long ago. She sweats by everything hummus.

    Reply
  13. AvatarJoanna says

    July 10, 2019 at 7:22 am

    I have always liked flavored hummus so much more than the original one. And caramelised onion is my favorite combination of flavors when it comes to hummus.

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      July 10, 2019 at 4:59 pm

      It’s such a great combination. Thank you!

      Reply
  14. AvatarArun says

    July 10, 2019 at 8:00 am

    Thank you so much for this amazing recipe. I love hummus dips. I am going to try this on Sunday.

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      July 10, 2019 at 4:58 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  15. Avataralexandra cook says

    July 11, 2019 at 5:21 am

    what an easy recipe! now I have something new to cook again! would totaly try this at home

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      July 11, 2019 at 12:42 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  16. AvatarGeraline Batarra says

    July 11, 2019 at 9:00 am

    I was actually looking for a new hummus recipe. This recipe is perfect for my craving..! I would definitely try it tonight.. ๐Ÿ˜˜

    Reply
    • Daytime VeganDaytime Vegan says

      July 11, 2019 at 12:43 pm

      Awesome, enjoy! Thank you ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  17. AvatarKalyan Panja says

    July 11, 2019 at 3:38 pm

    Thanks for sharing more about this lovely looking hummus and the nice recipe! It will be helpful to many who are searching for inspiration.

    Reply
  18. AvatarBindu Thomas says

    July 12, 2019 at 12:59 pm

    Very interesting recipe. Must give it a try.

    Reply

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