Caramelized Sumac Onion Spread [Keto]

This sumac caramelized onion spread is deeply flavored with warm aromatic spices and tangy sumac. It’s a Middle Eastern side dish that is going to wake up your tastebuds in the best possible way.

The flavors of these caramelized onions are bright, fragrant, and an unexpected delight to your palate.

Impress your family and friends with a vegan side dish of sumac onions that also happens to be keto-friendly. 

This recipe for sumac onion spread goes well with just about any meal, but it’s especially welcomed when enjoyed with our labneh low carb yogurt cheese, our keto sumac harissa chicken, and our keto-friendly flatbread. 

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Caramelized Sumac Onion Spread

It’s a quick side dish that can be made and warmed right before serving. This easy recipe is tasty and will open a world of flavors if you’re not accustomed to cooking with aromatic spices.

The recipe uses sliced red onions seasoned with ground sumac, allspice, ginger, cinnamon powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and salt.

The onions are then cooked in olive oil and allowed to caramelize gently until tender and translucent. 

The best part is that you only need a few tablespoons to brighten any dish!

What Is Sumac? 

If you have never used sumac in your cooking and are wondering exactly what it is, sumac is a popular spice in the Middle East, that has a rich culinary background that dates beyond the Roman empire.

It’s a culinary berry turned into a coarse powder and used as a ground spice after they are allowed to fully ripen and dry.  Sumac berries are a vibrant shade of red and have a bold tart flavor.

Sumac is used in Middle Eastern cuisine to bring out a dish’s natural flavors. Its citrusy flavor profile imparts a level of brightness similar to lemon juice. 

In fact, sumac smells and tastes like lemon, except that sumac is not quite as sour and even has a slight sweetness to it.  

Ingredients Needed For Sumac Onion  Caramelized  Spread

The following are the ingredients you’ll need to make this low-carb onion spread. Note that the full printable recipe card is at the bottom of the page. 

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• Red onions sliced thinly 
• Olive oil
• Ground sumac
• Allspice
• Ground ginger
• Cinnamon powder
• Ground cumin
• Smokey paprika
• Garlic powder
• Sea salt

How To Make A Low-Carb Caramelized Sumac Onion Spread

Creating a sumac-infused onion spread is pretty straightforward. If you have ever caramelized onions before, you already have the basic skills. 

You’ll start by thinly slicing the red onions and placing them in a large bowl where they will be seasoned with dry spices. Then tossed well being sure that the onions are all well coated. 

Next, in a large skillet over medium-low heat add the olive oil and spread the onions out evenly over the pan, and cook the onions stirring occasionally until the onions caramelize for about 20 minutes.

Store leftovers in the refrigerator in a sealed jar for up to one week. I am telling you, it basically makes itself!

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