5 from 6 votes
Caramelized Onion Dip
This easy caramelized onion dip is made with onion, shallot, garlic, yogurt, and fresh chives. Try it for a healthy twist on the classic chip dip!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Chill Time (Divided)
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
16
people
Calories:
25 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
French, American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 shallot diced
- 2 thyme sprigs, still on stem
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste (if desired
- 2 garlic cloves, diced
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 ½ cup Greek yogurt plain, whole milk
- ¼ cup chives fresh, finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil over low heat. Add the onions, shallot, thyme, and salt.
- Cook on low heat until the onions begin to brown, stirring occasionally. (About 30 minutes.)
- Add the garlic and cook 2-3 more minutes. Remove the thyme. Squeeze the lemon juice into the pot, and use a wooden spoon to scrape all the brown bits off the bottom of the pan.Allow the onions to cool to room temperature.
- Optional (for a Creamy Dip): Add the onion mixture and yogurt to a food processor or blender and blend until creamy.
- Stir in the chives.Refrigerate the dip at least 30 minutes before serving, or up to 3 days. Taste before serving and add more salt to taste if desired. Serve with vegetables, chips, or other side of choice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
25kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
153mg
(6%)
Potassium
54mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
30IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 25
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 25kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 54mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.