Caramelized Onion Hummus

Ingredients:

1large or 2 medium onions, diced
2 tbsp butter or margarine
brown sugar, to taste
4 garlic cloves, chopped finely
1 (16 oz) can chick peas, rinsed and drained
2 Tbsp tahini (make your own with this recipe!)
3 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 - 1/3 cup olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp plain yogurt
1 tbsp sweet paprika

Directions: Heat butter or margarine in a frying pan over medium heat. Add onions and brown sugar and cook over medium heat until onions begin to turn golden and are translucent (about 10-15 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional few minutes, stirring often to prevent burning. Remove from hear and let cool.

In a blender combine remaining ingredients and blend well. Add a little more oil or water if the consistency is too stiff. Add cooled onion and garlic mixture to blender and blend until smooth. Allow to chill several hours to allow flavours to combine.

Serve with crackers, vegetables, or pita bread that is cut into wedges.