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Caramelized-Onion Dip with Vegetables

AmericanAppetizerMedium
Prep
45 min
Cook
40 min
Total
135 min
Serves
12
  • 1 tbspextra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tspextra-virgin olive oil (additional)
  • 3 lbonions (about 4 large), diced (about 8 cups)
  • coarse salt, to taste
  • 3 tbspwater
  • 1.5 cupnonfat Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cupsour cream
  • 2 tbspfresh lemon juice
  • 0.25 tspcayenne pepper, plus more for sprinkling
  • 24small carrots, for serving
  • 24celery stalks, cut up, for serving
  • 24radishes, cut up, for serving
  1. 1Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook onions with 2 teaspoons salt, stirring often, until caramelized, 35 to 40 minutes.
  2. 2Add water; cook, scraping any brown bits from bottom to deglaze skillet. Transfer onions with brown bits to a medium bowl; let cool for 30 minutes.
  3. 3Stir yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, and cayenne into onions. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  4. 4Sprinkle with cayenne. Serve with carrots, celery stalks, and radishes.

Notes

Storage: dip can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Tip: the secret to this low-calorie onion dip is mixing nonfat Greek yogurt with a smaller amount of sour cream. Whole-grain pitas or flatbreads work well as additional dippers.