LICK-THE-BOWL-CLEAN HUMMUS

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Everyone loves hummus, but I enjoy the garlic and onion types so much that I decided to let them shine in this homemade version. I get so many compliments when I serve it! -Sarah Gilbert, Beaverton, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup olive oil, divided
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup tahini
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Baked pita chips or assorted fresh vegetables

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute onions in 1/4 cup oil until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until deep golden brown., Transfer to a food processor; add the beans, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt, pepper and remaining oil. Cover and process for 30 seconds or until smooth. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.