CARAMELIZED-ONION DIP WITH VEGETABLES

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People tend to get excited about this beloved dip, especially when it's made from scratch. The caramelized onions give it a nutty finish. The secret to this luscious onion dip is mixing low-calorie Greek yogurt with a smaller amount of sour cream.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 2h15m

Yield Makes 3 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 pounds onions (about 4 large), diced (8 cups)
Coarse salt
3 tablespoons water
1 1/2 cups nonfat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more for sprinkling
24 small carrots
24 celery stalks, cut up
24 radishes, cut up

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook onions with 2 teaspoons salt, stirring often, until caramelized, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Add 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.
  • Stir yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, and cayenne into onions. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with cayenne. Serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 g, Cholesterol 7 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g, Sodium 288 g

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