Shallots

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What are Shallots?

A variety of onion divided into a cluster of small bulbs. Allium ascalonicum, was referred to as askolonion by the Greeks because they believe the shallot came from the city of Ashkelon in South Isreal but in fact it is more likely the shallot came from Asia.

Substitute for Shallots

Green (spring) onions, leeks OR yellow or white onions, or red Spanish onions

Equivalents

1 medium shallot = 1/2-1 oz or 1 tbsp minced
3 shallots = 1 small onion
1 medium = 1/2 to 1 oz., 1 tbsp minced
4oz = 4 to 6 medium, 10 to 12 small, 1 cup chopped, 3/4 cup minced

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Dry Onions and Shallots

Uses
Typically shallots are sold dried all year round but can be fresh in spring. The flavor is strong so the shallot is normally used in small amounts. One of the most famous uses for the shallot is to make Bearnaise Sauce but can also be pickled or as a substitute for leeks.

Nutrition Information For Shallots

Serving Size

1 tbsp chopped

Calories

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 1mg

Potassium

33g

Total Carbohydrate 2g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 0g

Protein 0g

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Shallots Recipes

Crimini Mushrooms Stuff With Escargot
Thick brown mushrooms stuff with shallot, garlic herb butter and escargot.
Creamy Key Lime Dressing
Our Creamy Key Lime Dressing recipe includes sour cream, key lime juice and zest, shallots, parsley, sugar and a scotch bonnet pepper. Makes about 1 cup of this tangy dressing.
Field Greens with Pears, Grapes, Cashews and Boursin Cheese
The only need a few simple ingredients including one package of Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs cheese, a crunchy baguette, and a bottle of red wine. It’s the perfect combination for a simple, delicious picnic lunch.
Herb Crusted Chicken
This delicious recipe for Herb Roasted Chicken is made using a herb paste made with fresh parsley leaves, basil, chives, chervil and tarragon. Marinate overnight then grill for dinner the next day. Elegant, flavorful.
Tropical Mango Pineapple Salsa
This recipe for Tropical Mango Pineapple Salsa is super easy to make and tates very good atop grilled fish or meats or simply with chips. I use fruit salsa to top my taco salad as an alternative to taco sauce and I love it.

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