Caramelized Onion, White Bean, and Feta Dip
Caramelized Onion, White Bean, and Feta Dip is the perfect pillowy-soft, salty, and slightly sweet dish to serve at social gatherings. This dip feels sophisticated, but in reality is incredibly simple to make.
Equipment
- High speed blender or food processor
- Digital kitchen scale optional
Ingredients
- 1 large onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 14 oz can of cannellini beans
- 120 grams feta cheese (2/3 cup)
- Juice of half a lemon
- Sea salt and fresh black pepper, to taste
To Garnish
- Caramelized onions
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley
To Serve with
- Crackers or chips
- Pita
- Fresh vegetables such as carrots, celery, and cucumbers
Instructions
- Heat a large frying pan over medium-low heat. While the pan is heating, thinly slice the onion. Add the olive oil to the heated pan and swirl to coat. Add the sliced onions.
- Cook the onions over low heat, stirring frequently, for one hour, or until jammy and deeply caramelized. If the onions are browning too fast, you can add a splash of water to the pan as needed.
- When the onions are finished caramelizing, season them with sea salt and fresh black pepper.
- In a high-speed blender or food processor, blend the cannellini beans, feta, lemon juice, and caramelized onions—being sure to reserve some onions to use as a garnish! Blend until smooth. You can add a splash of water to the blender to help thin out the dip if needed. Blend until smooth, taste, and adjust the seasoning.
- Transfer the dip to a serving dish, garnish with the reserved caramelized onions, a drizzle of olive oil, and some fresh parsley. The dip will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.