Caramelized Onion Hummus is such an EASY recipe with just two ingredients! Spice up your favorite hummus with caramelized onions for a new party appetizer.

A bowl of hummus topped with roasted chickpeas and caramelized onions, surrounded by pita bread slices, cucumber rounds, carrot sticks, and a small bowl of extra chickpeas on a white surface.

Have you ever made something so good and so simple that you just had to share it? I absolutely love hummus; it’s one of those things I can eat by the spoonful. They sell so many flavors now that it’s almost impossible to choose which one you want to buy.

Now you’ll have trouble deciding what to doctor your hummus with because this Caramelized Onion Hummus will be your new favorite appetizer or snack. This hummus recipe only has two ingredients, so it’s an easy semi-homemade appetizer recipe.

Three labeled bowls on a marble surface contain yellow onion (diced), olive oil, and classic hummus. The word salt is listed in the corner, but not pictured.

How to make Caramelized Onion Hummus

The beauty of this recipe is you can use ANY kind of hummus you want – any brand or even any flavor. I love Sabra plain for this recipe.
You’ll need to caramelize your onions, which takes a few minutes, but it’s worth it.
Once you have your onions done and cooled, you just need to stir them together.
Serve with pita chips or vegetables on a charcuterie platter!

A white frying pan with browned, sautéed onions sits on a light marble surface. The onions are evenly cooked and golden with some darker caramelized pieces.

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How to caramelize onions

Start with a white or yellow or sweet onion. Use your favorite! Slice the onion as desired, depending on your recipe.
Add a tablespoon of olive oil to the pan (per onion) and cook over medium heat, stirring often, covering the pan occasionally, for several minutes.
It can take up to 30 minutes or more to completely caramelize your onions completely. Patience is key!

A bowl of hummus topped with chickpeas and caramelized onions is surrounded by pita bread slices, carrot sticks, and cucumber slices on a white plate.

Hummus Tips

Make sure to cook your onions low and slow so they caramelize and don’t burn.
Let the onions cool before making the spread.
Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and some chickpeas!
Store leftover hummus in an airtight container in the fridge for about a week.