Caramelized Onion and Shallot Dip

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Caramelized Onion and Shallot Dip
45 min.
16
105kcal

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If you're in search of a delightful and indulgent dip that is both vegetarian and gluten-free, look no further than this Caramelized Onion and Shallot Dip. Perfect for any gathering, this dip combines the rich flavors of slowly roasted onions and shallots with the creamy goodness of sour cream and Greek yogurt, making it a crowd-pleaser. Whether you're hosting an antipasti night, serving up starters at a dinner party, or simply looking for a casual snack, this dip is sure to impress.

The magic truly happens as the onions and shallots caramelize in the oven, transforming their natural sweetness and creating a complex flavor profile that is simply irresistible. Aromatic herbs like fresh chives and thyme enhance the dip further, while a splash of dry white wine and Sherry vinegar gives it a touch of sophistication. This recipe is not just about flavor; it’s also quick to prepare, taking only 45 minutes from start to finish, allowing you more time to enjoy with friends and family.

Serve it alongside your favorite crispy vegetables, crackers, or bread, and watch as your guests come back for more. With its creamy texture and savory depth, this Caramelized Onion and Shallot Dip is more than just a spread – it’s an experience that will leave everyone raving. Make it ahead of time and delight in the compliments when you finally unveil it at your next event!

Ingredients

  • cup wine dry white
  • 0.3 cup chives fresh minced
  • 16 servings pepper black freshly ground
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • teaspoons onion powder 
  • large shallots thinly sliced ( 6 ounces total)
  • tablespoons sherry vinegar 
  • 0.3 cup nonfat greek yogurt plain
  • cups cream sour
  • sprigs thyme leaves 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • roasting pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Mix onions,shallots, thyme sprigs, and oil ina large roasting pan. Season withsalt and pepper.
  3. Roast onion mixture, stirringand scraping down sides of panevery 10 minutes, until mixturestarts to break down and turngolden brown, 45–55 minutes.
  4. Discard thyme sprigs.
  5. Addwine and vinegar; stir to scrapeup any browned bits from bottomof pan. Return onion mixtureto oven. Continue roasting,stirring occasionally, until deepgolden brown and completelycaramelized, about 15 minuteslonger.
  6. Spread onion mixtureout on a rimmed baking sheetto cool.
  7. Transfer onion mixture to awork surface and mince.
  8. Transferto a medium bowl. Stir in sourcream, chives, yogurt, and onionpowder. Season with salt andpepper. DO AHEAD: Dip can bemade 3 days ahead. Cover; chill.

Nutrition Facts

Calories105kcal
Protein4.91%
Fat83.83%
Carbs11.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.44
Glycemic Load
0.22
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
1.8821739152722%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.06mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.12mg
Isorhamnetin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:105.12kcal
5.26%
Fat:8.98g
13.82%
Saturated Fat:3.38g
21.11%
Carbohydrates:2.71g
0.9%
Net Carbohydrates:2.5g
0.91%
Sugar:1.5g
1.67%
Cholesterol:17.12mg
5.71%
Sodium:11.62mg
0.51%
Alcohol:1.54g
100%
Alcohol %:3.47%
100%
Protein:1.18g
2.37%
Vitamin A:218.99IU
4.38%
Vitamin E:0.6mg
4%
Vitamin K:4.05µg
3.86%
Calcium:38.15mg
3.81%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.66%
Phosphorus:32.42mg
3.24%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.68%
Selenium:1.47µg
2.1%
Potassium:69.36mg
1.98%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.79%
Magnesium:6.57mg
1.64%
Vitamin C:1.34mg
1.62%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.37%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.29%
Iron:0.2mg
1.12%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.08%
Folate:4.1µg
1.03%
Source:Epicurious