Best Caramelized Onion Dip With Cilantro Garlic Pita Crisps Recipes

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CARAMELIZED-ONION DIP WITH CILANTRO-GARLIC PITA CRISPS



Caramelized-Onion Dip with Cilantro-Garlic Pita Crisps image

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Provided by Melanie Campbell

Categories     Other Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 11

DIP
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
3 c chopped sweet onions (such as vidalia or maui; about 2 medium)
1 1/2 tsp garam masala
1 c crème fraîche or sour cream
PITA
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
1/4 c extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
chopped fresh chives
6 pita breads

Steps:

  • 1. DIP: Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until onions are deep brown and begin to crisp slightly, stirring often, about 40 minutes. Add garam masala; stir 1 minute. Transfer to small bowl and cool completely. Mix in crème fraîche. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.
  • 2. PITA CRISPS: Finely chop enough cilantro leaves to measure 2 tablespoons. Chop enough cilantro stems to measure 3 tablespoons. Combine oil and garlic in heavy small saucepan; cook over medium heat until oil begins to bubble around garlic, about 5 minutes. Add chopped cilantro stems. Remove from heat and let steep 10 minutes. Strain oil into small bowl; discard solids in strainer.
  • 3. PITA CRISPS CONTINUED: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut each pita bread round horizontally in half. Cut each round into 6 wedges. Place pita wedges on 2 rimmed baking sheets; drizzle with cilantro-garlic oil and toss gently to coat. Arrange pita wedges in single layer; bake 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro leaves and bake until pita wedges are crisp and golden, about 5 minutes longer. Cool. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
  • 4. Sprinkle dip with chives; place on platter. Surround with pita crisps

CARAMELIZED-ONION DIP WITH CILANTRO-GARLIC PITA CHIPS



Caramelized-Onion Dip with Cilantro-Garlic Pita Chips image

Categories     Bread     Garlic     Onion     Bake     Cilantro

Yield makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

for dip
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups chopped sweet onions, such as Vidalia or Maui (about 2 medium)
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
1 (8-ounce) container crème fraîche or sour cream (1 cup)
Chopped fresh chives, for serving
for pita crisps
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
6 pita breads

Steps:

  • make dip
  • Heat the oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook until the onions are deep brown and begin to crisp slightly, stirring often, about 40 minutes.
  • Add the garam masala; stir 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl and cool completely. Mix in crème fraîche and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • make pita crisps and serve
  • Finely chop enough cilantro leaves to measure 2 tablespoons. Chop enough cilantro stems to measure 3 tablespoons. Combine the oil and garlic in a heavy small saucepan; cook over medium heat until the oil begins to bubble around the garlic, about 5 minutes. Add the chopped cilantro stems. Remove from heat and let steep 10 minutes. Strain the oil into a small bowl; discard the solids in the strainer.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut each pita bread horizontally in half. Cut each round into 6 wedges. Place the pita wedges on 2 rimmed baking sheets; drizzle with the cilantro-garlic oil, and toss gently to coat. Arrange the pita wedges in a single layer; bake 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the chopped cilantro leaves and bake until the pita wedges are crisp and golden, about 5 minutes longer. Cool.
  • Sprinkle the dip with chives; place on a platter and surround with the pita crisps.
  • do ahead
  • The DIP can be made 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.
  • The PITA CHIPS can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

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