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DIY French Onion Dip

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: chives, French onion dip, gluten free, Onions, shallots, sour cream
Servings: 4 people
Author: GFchow @ gfchow.com

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced (about 2 cups)
  • 2 garlic cloves pressed or grated
  • couple of thyme sprigs leaves only
  • 1 small shallot sliced in half vertically and then thinly sliced, keep raw
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chives thinly sliced, use some for garnish
  • Serve with lentil chips, potato chips, gf crackers and/or cut veggies

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in medium sized pan over medium-low heat and then add onions and garlic.
  • Cook onions and garlic for 35-40 minutes until onions are very tender and browned. Remove pan from heat and let cool for at least 15 minutes.
  • Using a medium-sized bowl, combine the onions and garlic with the shallots, thyme, chives, lemon juice, and sour cream.
  • Place onion dip into a medium/small-sized serving bowl and garnish with more chives. Serve dip with gluten free chips, crackers and/or sliced veggies.

Notes

Double or triple this recipe.
You can also use the dip as a topping for baked potatoes.
If refrigerating the dip, let it come to room temperature for 1/2 hour. Then put it in the microwave for 10-12 seconds or add a teaspoon of water to loosen it up.