Caramelized-Onion Dip with Cilantro-Garlic Pita Crisps

Name: Caramelized-Onion Dip with Cilantro-Garlic Pita Crisps
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters 8-ounce container crème fraîche or sour cream; 8 servings Chopped fresh chives; 1 bunches fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 59 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 6 pita breads; 710 milliliters chopped sweet onions (such as Vidalia or Maui; about 2 medium); 2 Tbsps vegetable oil

Caramelized-Onion Dip with Cilantro-Garlic Pita Crisps is a vegetarian hor d'oeuvre. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 283 calories, 5g of protein, and 17g of fat. It will be a hit at your The Super Bowl event. Head to the store and pick up pita breads, olive oil, garlic cloves, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add onions and sauté until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until onions are deep brown and begin to crisp slightly, stirring often, about 40 minutes.

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Onion

Add garam masala; stir 1 minute.

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Garam Masala

Transfer to small bowl and cool completely.

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Bowl

Mix in crème fraîche. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Do ahead Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.

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Salt And Pepper

Creme Fraiche

Finely chop enough cilantro leaves to measure 2 tablespoons. Chop enough cilantro stems to measure 3 tablespoons.

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Cilantro

Combine oil and garlic in heavy small saucepan; cook over medium heat until oil begins to bubble around garlic, about 5 minutes.

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Garlic

Cooking Oil

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Sauce Pan

Add chopped cilantro stems.

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Cilantro

Remove from heat and let steep 10 minutes. Strain oil into small bowl; discard solids in strainer.

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Cooking Oil

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Sieve

Bowl

Preheat oven to 350°F.

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Oven

Cut each pita bread round horizontally in half.

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Pita

Cut each round into 6 wedges.

Place pita wedges on 2 rimmed baking sheets; drizzle with cilantro-garlic oil and toss gently to coat. Arrange pita wedges in single layer; bake 5 minutes.

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Garlic Oil

Cilantro

Pita

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Oven

Sprinkle with chopped cilantro leaves and bake until pita wedges are crisp and golden, about 5 minutes longer. Cool. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

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Fresh Cilantro

Pita

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Oven

Sprinkle dip with chives; place on platter. Surround with pita crisps.

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Chives