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Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
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4 cups chopped sweet onions
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¼ teaspoon kosher salt plus 1/8 teaspoon, divided
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5 tablespoons water, or as needed
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¾ cup whole-milk plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt
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½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
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3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
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2 teaspoons reduced-sodium Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon granulated onion
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½ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
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Pretzel chips, Belgian endive leaves, radish slices, multicolored baby carrots and/or cucumber slices for dipping (optional)
Directions
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, about 4 minutes. Add 1/8 teaspoon salt and reduce heat to medium-low. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deeply golden brown, jammy and reduced to about 2/3 cup, 35 to 40 minutes, adding water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and scraping the bottom of the pan if the onions begin to stick or burn. Remove from heat and set aside to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
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Meanwhile, whisk yogurt, sour cream and cream cheese together in a medium bowl until very smooth. Whisk in Worcestershire, garlic powder, granulated onion, vinegar and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
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Stir the cooled onions into the yogurt mixture until incorporated. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. To serve, transfer the dip to a serving bowl and serve with desired dippers.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
To make ahead
Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
85 | Calories |
6g | Fat |
6g | Carbs |
3g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Serving Size about 1/4 cup | |
Calories 85 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 6g | 2% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 3g | 6% |
Total Fat 6g | 8% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 15% |
Cholesterol 15mg | 5% |
Vitamin A 135IU | 3% |
Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
Vitamin E 1mg | 4% |
Folate 9mcg | 2% |
Sodium 143mg | 6% |
Calcium 54mg | 4% |
Magnesium 6mg | 1% |
Potassium 109mg | 2% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.