From our family kitchen
Caramelised Onion Hummus
Published
Preparation Time: 5 - 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 - 10 minutes
Serves: 3 - 4
Allergy Information: Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free, Lactose Free, Wheat Free, Gluten Free
Ingredients
- FOR THE CARAMALISED ONIONS:
- 1 tsp. Lucy Bee Coconut Oil
- 1 onion, quartered and sliced
- 1 tsp. Coconut Sugar
- 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
- FOR THE HUMMUS:
- 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp. olive oil (plus extra to drizzle)
- A pinch of salt and pepper, ground
- ½ tsp. ground cumin
- 1 garlic clove
- Caramelised onions as above
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Splash of water, as needed to achieve desired consistency
- A sprinkle of chilli flakes, optional, to serve

Method
- First make the caramelised onions:
- In a frying pan on a low heat, add the Lucy Bee Coconut Oil to melt, before adding the onions. As the onions begin to soften and naturally caramelise slightly, add the Coconut Sugar and stir to melt the sugar and coat the onions. Cook on a very low heat for 3 minutes.
- Add the balsamic vinegar and stir the onions until all the vinegar has been cooked in. The onions should have a golden colour, but when tried should still have a little bite.
- FOR THE HUMMUS:
- Add all of the ingredients, (including the caramelised onions) to a blender and blend to the desired consistency. Adjust the seasoning to suit your taste and add extra water, if needed.
- To serve, transfer to a bowl and drizzle olive oil over. Sprinkle chilli flakes over, if using. This is great with carrot sticks, a salad, in a jacket potato, or spread into sandwiches/wraps.
Enjoy!
The people behind Lucy Bee
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Lucy & the family
A family story, rooted in gluten-free cooking
Lucy’s coeliac diagnosis changed the way the family cooked and ate. Reading labels, choosing ingredients carefully and preparing meals from scratch became second nature.
These recipes reflect our family’s love of natural, minimally processed ingredients and food to enjoy together, including recipes from our two coconut oil cookbooks.
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