Bring your meals to new heights with this Tart Onion Dipping Sauce. This sauce is a rich and tangy complement to your favorite dishes. Roasted white onions and garlic blend seamlessly with zesty lemon juice and a hint of black pepper, creating a velvety sauce bursting with flavor. Serve it warm atop Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, roasted veggies, or as a savory dip. It’s a simple yet sophisticated addition to any plant-based meal.

Makes 1 to 1½ cups.

Ingredients:

2 white onions, halved and peeled

2 whole cloves garlic, peeled

Black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Zest of half a lemon (optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Place the onions and garlic onto a piece of parchment paper. Top with a twist of black pepper.
3. Fold the parchment paper into a package, then wrap again in foil to help retain moisture.
4. Place in an oven safe dish with a lid and cook for 60 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
5. Carefully transfer into a small blender. Add the lemon juice and zest (if using), and blend well until silky smooth.
6. Serve warm.