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healthy onion dip

Keep It Healthy Caramelized Onion Dip

Michele Pesula Kuegler
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Course Appetizer
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1-1/4 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme minced
  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 ounces goat cheese softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-low heat.
  • Add onions and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Add sugar and thyme and sauté for an additional minute.
  • Meanwhile, combine yogurt, goat cheese, and salt, whisking until smooth.
  • Add sautéed onions to yogurt mixture, stirring well.
  • Season with pepper to taste.
  • Can be served warm, or covered and refrigerated to be served cold.
  • Serve with homemade lavash crackers (recipe below), or vegetables, such carrots and celery.

Notes

Homemade lavash chips
1 lavash sheet, water, salt
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Sprinkle a teaspoon of water on lavash; using fingertips, spread water to coat.
Top with a pinch of salt.
Bake on oven rack in middle of oven for 4 minutes.
Remove from oven, cool for 30 seconds, and then break into crackers.
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