Monthly Mystery Munchies #17: Spinach and Caramelised Onion Dip

 

This month’s Monthly Mystery Munchies challenge was so much fun! We’re going into summer here in the Southern Hemisphere, and as a nation, we’re obsessed with barbecues. Like, obsessed to the point that rain or shine, we make it happen! An obligatory part of said gatherings is snacks, and with snacks comes dips. Ann’s criteria for this dish is that it be a ‘signature dip’. She absolutely wowed me with her creamy chicken liver cheesy pâté cheesy dip. I MEAN! Killin’ it! With mine, I didn’t have to think too hard about it, although there are a few that I concoct, this one wins every time.

You see, there is something so moreish about spinach, sweet, caramelised onions, and sour cream. It’s also easy to prepare and keeps well in the fridge for up to two days. In terms of what to serve it with, that’s fun too. My favourites: broccoli florets, carrot sticks, potato chips, mini cheesy sausage rolls, tortilla chips… basically anything you want! Please go to Grubbs n Critters and check out all of all recipes, and be prepared to leave drooling!

Spinach and Caramelised Onion Dip

• Time: 40 minutes
• Difficulty: easy
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Suppplies:

250g cooked spinach
3 onions, I used 2 x red and 1 x yellow
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon butter
250ml sour cream
Sea salt & freshly cracked black pepper

Making It Happen:

In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil on medium high. Once the oil is hot, add the onions and butter, stirring to spread the butter.

Spread the onions evenly across the pan. Fry for 5 minutes on medium high, stirring to prevent onions from sticking, then turn the heat down to medium low and saute for another 10 minutes.

Add the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar and salt and saute for 30 minutes.

Add the spinach to the onions and stir in the sour cream. Serve.