Description
A delicious caramelized onion dip perfect for serving with grilled naan.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons chopped lemongrass, bottom tender part only
- 1¼ cups sour cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Kosher salt, as needed
- Freshly ground black pepper, as needed
- Grilled naan, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and heat through. Add the butter and allow to melt then add the onions.
- Sauté until the onions are soft and tender, about 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are uniformly brown and caramelized, about 30 minutes.
- Add the ginger and lemongrass and stir to combine, continuing to cook for an additional 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a medium bowl stir together the caramelized onion with the sour cream, cilantro, lime zest and onion powder. Season to taste with salt.
- Cover the dip and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors come together. Serve with grilled naan bread.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- This dip can be made a day in advance for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg