Caramelized Onion & Fig Dip

Caramelized onions have been used in Mediterranean cuisine for centuries and are known for their rich, sweet flavor.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Caramelized Onion & Fig Dip

Cooking Method: Blending, Caramelizing Cuisine: American, Mediterranean Courses: Any, Appetizer Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 40 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 720

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 medium-sized Onions
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 cup Fresh figs
• 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup Cream cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, stirring occasionally (about 30 minutes).
2. In a separate pan, heat balsamic vinegar and figs until softened.
3. In a blender, combine caramelized onions, figs, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, honey, salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme leaves. Blend until smooth.
4. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with additional fresh thyme leaves.
5. Serve with your favorite crackers or sliced baguette.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 120kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 12g4%

Sugars 8g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.