Balsamic Roasted Shallots Food

ROASTED SHALLOTS WITH OLIVES, BAY & BALSAMIC

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Pour boiling water over the shallots to cover them, leave for 5 mins, then drain and peel. Halve any larger shallots. Tip into a shallow ovenproof dish and add all the other ingredients except the olives, plus a little salt and pepper. Mix well.
• Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 mins, stirring halfway through and adding the olives.

ROASTED SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
• Cut the ends off the shallots and peel them. If you are struggling with getting the skin off, make a shallow cut along the length of the shallot and then peel. Place them on a small baking sheet and drizzle them lightly with olive oil.
• Pour on the balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with a good pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Use a rubber spatula or your hands to mix well.
• Lay down the thyme sprigs and cover the pan with foil. Bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes. Remove and discard the thyme sprigs. Allow to cool slightly and serve.

BALSAMIC PICKLED SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Tip the shallots into a large bowl, pour over a kettleful of boiling water, leave to stand for a minute, then drain. When cool enough to handle, sit down, turn the radio on and get peeling.
• Set the peeled shallots aside and place all the other ingredients except the balsamic vinegar into a large saucepan. Bring to the boil, lower the heat, then simmer for 3 mins. Drop the shallots into the pan and simmer for 8-10 mins until just tender. Use a slotted spoon to scoop the shallots and basil out into sterilised jars (see Know-how, below), then boil the liquid vigorously for 5 mins. Turn the heat off, stir in the balsamic vinegar, then pour over the shallots to cover. Seal the jars and leave for at least 3 days. Will keep for up to 3 months.

WHOLE ROASTED SHALLOTS AND POTATOES WITH ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4.
• In a large baking tray mix the olive oil and balsamic vinegar (you can leave the balsamic vinegar out if you don't have any or don't like it), add the whole twigs of rosemary.
• Add the shallots and potatoes, stir so everything gets coated well.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Roast, uncovered, for approximately 1 hour or until the potatoes are tender. Depending on the size of the vegetables and your oven, they might take a little less or longer, according to some reviews it might be worth checking after about 45 minutes.
• Stir once or twice while roasting.

BALSAMIC BEETROOT & SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Put the beetroot in a roasting tin and toss through the oil and some seasoning. Roast for 15 mins.
• Toss the shallots and thyme with the beetroot, and roast for 40-45 mins until the veg are tender and starting to caramelise around the edges. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and return to the oven for 3-5 mins until sticky and syrupy. Scatter with thyme leaves to serve.

BALSAMIC SHALLOTS & CARROTS WITH GOAT'S CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Mix together the balsamic, oil, honey, thyme and some seasoning. Toss the veg in the dressing and spread out on a large baking tray. Roast for 45 mins until tender and beginning to caramelise. Crumble over the goat's cheese and parsley to serve.

BALSAMIC-ROASTED SHALLOT SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Drizzle olive oil and half the rosemary over peeled shallots and place in a baking dish. Roast for 30 minutes at this temperature.
• Increase oven temperature to 400 and roast for an additional twenty minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
• Melt butter in a saucepan and saute onion and remaining rosemary until soft.
• Add red wine and cook on a low boil, allowing liquid to reduce, about eight minutes.
• Add chicken stock and continue to cook on a low boil while the liquid contiunes to reduce
• Slice roasted shallots and add to sauce. Add the peppercorns and the balsamic vinegar and allow to reduce until sauce thickens.
• Pour over roasted meats or pasta.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC-SHALLOT BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine shallots, butter, vinegar, thyme salt and rind, stirring well with a whisk.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Snap off woody ends of asparagus.
• Arrange spears in a single layer on a shallow baking pan coated with cooking spray.
• Cover with foil and bake for 5 minutes.
• Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes or until asparagus is crisp tender.
• Pour butter mixture over asparagus, tossing gently to coat.
• Serve immediately.