French Onion Cottage Cheese Dip (gluten free, high protein)

Name: French Onion Cottage Cheese Dip (gluten free, high protein)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of oil with a high smoke point (I used avocado); 1 large yellow or sweet onion - diced; 1 teaspoon sugar (helps with caramelization of onions); 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese (I used a 16 oz container of good culture); 1/4 cup unsweetened greek or coconut yogurt (I used Cocojune coconut); juice from 1/2 lemon; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives (sub 1/2 tablespoon dried); 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (sub 1/2 tablespoon dried); 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt; black pepper to taste