Caramelized Onion Dip [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 4
• Time: 65 minutes

Onions contains the phytochemicals that facilitates in smooth working of vitamin C and this in turn strengthens immune system. Chromium present in onions help in controlling blood sugar levels. Regular consumption of onions is also known to help in healing infections and reducing inflammations. Onions are also excellent for maintaining heart health as they encourage the production of HDL (good cholesterol). Other benefits of consuming onions include prevention of cancer, relief from burning sensation and pain. Yogurt, besides being rich in protein, also contains essential nutrients like magnesium, potassium, vitamins B-12 and B-2 and calcium. Some of the benefits in consuming yogurt include prevention of osteoporosis, reducing risks associated with high blood pressure, etc.

Nutrition

• calories: 159
• protein: 10
• carbs: 11
• fat: 9
• saturated fat: 4.47
• polyunsaturated fat: 0.51
• monounsaturated fat: 3.13
• cholesterol: 27
• sodium: 275
• potassium: 259
• dietary fiber: 0.91
• sugars: 6.07
• vitamin a: 74
• vitamin c: 3
• calcium: 141
• iron: 0
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 4.02
• other fats: 0.89

Ingredients

• 1 dash Salt, table
• 3 tsp Spices, onion powder
• 1.24 container Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat
• 0.76 cup Cheese, cream, low fat
• 1 large Onions, raw
• 0.52 tablespoon Oil, olive, salad or cooking

Instructions

• Place a skillet over medium heat and saute onions in it along with a dash of salt and olive oil.
• Use a metal or wood spatula for stirring the onions occasionally until they turn golden brown. Set the onions aside and allow it to cool.
• Now whisk together salt, onion powder, yogurt and sour cream. Make sure that you are adding onion powder slowly so that they taste good. Keep the caramelized onions at the side so as to cool it down completely. Stir in the yogurt in a separate bowl with 2/3 of the caramelized onions.
• Just before serving top it with leftover onions.