Caramelized Onion Hummus

I have only one good memory of my unfortunate time living in Erie, PA. This is going to sound really sad, and it really is but there is a grocery store called Wegmans. It's an east coast chain, and their on I would say the upscale end. Anything super expensive and fancy can be found at Wegmans. They have a hot and salad bar that rivals Whole Foods in choices and price. They also have an olive bar with all kinds of olives, marinated veggies, grape leaves and the best hummus I've ever had, caramelized onion hummus. I used to get some almost every time I went there! It was rich and creamy and the onions made it a little sweet. Great stuff. So yes, hummus is my one good memory of Erie, PA.
I decided to try and remake that hummus since I'll probably never see a Wegmans again. I also figured I'd share the recipe since it's super easy, although you do have to spend time caramelizing the onions. It would be great to bring to a holiday party! Who doesn't love hummus, and since most hummus is just naturally vegan it doesn't have to be a big deal!

                                                         Caramelized Onion Hummus

• 1 Can or Two cups cooked chickpeas
• 1 1/2 T. Tahini
• 1/4 Tsp. Salt 
• 1/4 Tsp. Pepper
• Juice of Half of a Lemon
• 1Tsp. Coconut Oil
• 1 Large White Onion Sliced
• 1/4 Tsp. Salt

Add the coconut oil to a medium sized saute pan and add the onions plus 1/4 tsp. salt. Start on a medium high heat for about three minutes, then turn the heat to low and let the onions cook, stirring about every ten or fifteen minutes. It took me about forty five minutes. Your kitchen will smell incredible!
After the onions are done caramelizing, let them cool for a few minutes and then add them along with the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and remaining salt and pepper to a food processor and blitz until smooth. I added about three tablespoons of water to help things move and groove.
It has a rich, deep savory flavor with a hint of sweetness. It has been a few years since I've had the original but from what I can remember this is pretty spot on!
Now I wanted to talk about the crackers. I like Mary's Gone Crackers, but I don't have them often because of the price. I saw these new to me Mary's crackers which seem like they're trying to go for a wheat thin vibe. I decided to get them to go with this hummus. They're even pricier than the original crackers, so this was a real splurge.
In terms of texture they're okay. They're definitely thicker than a wheat thin, and also a little crumblier which I've learned is the norm for gluten free.

These are okay with hummus, but any dip that is thicker, like a cashew cheese ball or something like that would be too much for these guys to handle.
The taste is what bothers me. I can strongly taste the baking soda which is an issue I've had with other gluten free baked goods, especially sweets. I know they use it for leavening, an I guess gluten free needs more or something. It's really, really off putting and I'm super disappointed. If you're gluten free I would avoid these at all costs. Stick with her original crackers or if you're like me and on a budget look for the thin rice crackers. They hold up to dips well and they are usually the cheapest of all the options.

Fluffy throne cuddles!