Roasted Onion Dip Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Servings
5 cups
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Calories
120 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
North American
Roasted Onion Dip Recipe
Description
Roasted Onion Dip Recipe begins by roasting thinly sliced onions and garlic cloves to soften and caramelize their sugars, giving the dip a rich, mellow sweetness. The gentle roasting at 375°F for 1½ hours with olive oil and sea salt yields tender, flavorful onions. After cooling, the roasted garlic is squeezed from its skin and both onions and garlic are processed into a chunky paste, preserving some texture for a hearty feel.
Combining this paste with thick yogurt, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and black pepper creates a creamy dip with a balanced tanginess and subtle heat. The roasted garlic adds depth without overwhelming pungency. This dip is suitable for serving alongside potato chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Chilling the dip for a couple of hours enhances the mingling of flavors and thickens its texture slightly, making it more cohesive for dipping. The use of plain yogurt keeps the dip lighter while maintaining a creamy body, and the hint of cayenne gives it a gentle kick. It is practical to prepare the dip in advance to enhance its taste.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. onion sliced thin
- 6 cloves garlic leave the skin on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt sea salt
- 2 ½ cups yogurt thick
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Turn your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line an 18x13" baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the sliced onions and the garlic to the baking sheet and toss with the oil, salt, and 2 tablespoons of water. Tuck the garlic under some of the onions (to protect them from the heat) then roast for 1 ½ hours, tossing the onions halfway through. Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
- Squeeze the garlic from the skin and add it and the onions to a food processor. Process on low until a chunky paste forms then transfer to a medium-sized bowl.
- Add the yogurt, lemon juice, cayenne, and pepper to the bowl and mix well. Serve with your favorite dippers!
Notes
- Allow the dip to rest refrigerated for a couple of hours to deepen the flavor blend.
- Squeeze roasted garlic out of the skins gently to incorporate smoothly into the dip.
- Use thick yogurt to achieve the right creamy consistency without thinning the dip.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ½ cup | |
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 499mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 307mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 69IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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