19 Savory Shallot Recipes That Are Down-Right Delicious
We hand-picked these garden-fresh shallot recipes just for you! No harvesting required.
1/19
Chicken Thighs with Shallots & Spinach
From the Recipe Creator:
What could be better than an entree that comes with its own creamy vegetable side? This healthy supper goes together in no time flat and makes an eye-catching presentation. —Genna Johannes, Wrightstown, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken thigh with 1/4 cup spinach mixture: 223 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 360mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.
2/19
Peas with Shallots
From the Recipe Creator:
I first served this at an Easter dinner. Delicious! My guests suggested I use even more shallots. It’s so easy, nutritious and always a hit! —Rosemary Schirm, Avondale, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 91 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 360mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
3/19
Smoked Salmon Bites with Shallot Sauce
From the Recipe Creator:
Tangy mayonnaise-Dijon sauce adds zip to flaky pastry and layers of crisp arugula, thinly sliced smoked salmon and nutty-flavored Asiago cheese. —Jamie Brown-Miller, Napa, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 89 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
4/19
Green Beans with Shallots
From the Recipe Creator:
A package of frozen green beans makes these “dill-icious” green beans a fast and tasty accompaniment to almost any main course. —Linda Rabbit, Charles City, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 83 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
5/19
Roasted Winter Vegetables
From the Recipe Creator:
A few simple touches and a blast of heat enhance the natural sweetness of fresh veggies. —Donna Lamano, Olathe, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 115 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 135mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein.
6/19
Greek Breakfast Casserole
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a great dish for a Sunday brunch, or you can cut it into six pieces and freeze it to have as a quick and easy breakfast any day of the week. I also like to make it with broccoli, carrots, green onions, Canadian bacon and sharp cheddar cheese; the variations are nearly endless! —Lauri Knox, Pine, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 179 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 229mg cholesterol, 435mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable.
7/19
Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella
From the Recipe Creator:
This side dish is full of flavor and so quick to put together. The cherry tomatoes and mozzarella are perfect alongside almost any main dish you can think of. —Summer Jones, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 127 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 194mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
8/19
Shrimp Piccata
From the Recipe Creator:
I serve this easy shrimp piccata recipe with crusty French bread and asparagus. —Holly Bauer, West Bend, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 295 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 139mg cholesterol, 715mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.
9/19
Cowboy Butter
From the Recipe Creator:
This cowboy butter blends herbs, aromatic garlic, shallot and spicy horseradish, paprika and cayenne pepper for a flavorful taste. Slather it on steak, potatoes, corn or even burgers! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 tablespoon: 72 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 137mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
10/19
Asparagus, Bacon & Shallot Tart
From the Recipe Creator:
My tart is adapted from my mom's quiche recipe. She lives thousands of miles away from me in the U.K., so whenever I make it, happy memories of home come flooding back. —Paula Nolan, Granite Bay, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 367 calories, 30g fat (14g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 441mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.
11/19
Brie Appetizers with Bacon-Plum Jam
From the Recipe Creator:
Among my friends I'm known as the pork master, because I love to cook just about every cut there is. These appetizers combine soft, mild Brie cheese with a sweet-sour bacon jam that has a touch of Sriracha sauce. —Rick Pascocello, New York, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 91 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 205mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
12/19
Scallops in Sage Cream
From the Recipe Creator:
I wanted to show off the ocean freshness of the scallops I bought on the dock from a local fisherman, so I used basic ingredients to complement them. With sage and shallots, this is the best cream sauce for scallops I've found. —Joan Churchill, Dover, New Hampshire
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 408 calories, 28g fat (12g saturated fat), 117mg cholesterol, 441mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 30g protein.
13/19
Red Lentil Hummus with Brussels Sprout Hash
From the Recipe Creator:
Instead of chickpeas, this red lentil hummus uses lentils to create a hearty, healthful appetizer. The Brussels sprout topping makes this feel more special than plain hummus, but you can serve it without the topping too. —Carolyn Manning, Seattle, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 154 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 226mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch.
14/19
Sheet-Pan Yellow Bells & Eggs
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is healthful and versatile—just add your favorite veggies, or even fruit. I love sweet potato and apple tossed into the mix. —Marina Castle-Kelley, Canyon Country, California
Nutrition Facts:
2 pepper rings with 1-1/2 cup vegetables: 373 calories, 26g fat (7g saturated fat), 379mg cholesterol, 626mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein.
15/19
Jalapeno Green Beans
From the Recipe Creator:
This simple green bean dish gets a bit of a kick from jalapeno pepper. If you don't like things too spicy, reduce the amount of jalapeno by half—or eliminate it completely. —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 106 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 303mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.
16/19
Mushroom Steak Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
From the Recipe Creator:
When I want to serve a romantic dinner for my husband and me, I fix this elegant yet easy salad. I just add crusty French bread and a glass of wine. —Candace McMenamin, Lexington, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 602 calories, 48g fat (9g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 151mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein.
17/19
Moroccan Chicken Thighs
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I love Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food. This recipe is very flavorful, so it's quickly become one of our favorites. —Susan Mills, Three Rivers, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 644 calories, 24g fat (6g saturated fat), 174mg cholesterol, 685mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 57g protein.
18/19
Cauliflower Dill Kugel
From the Recipe Creator:
I enjoy cauliflower and kugel, so it made sense to combine the two into one special dish. The ricotta cheese adds a distinctive creaminess and lightness. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 289 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 147mg cholesterol, 343mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein.
19/19
Toasted Pecan Vinaigrette
From the Recipe Creator:
—Sarah Farmer, Taste of Home Executive Culinary Director
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 215 calories, 24g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 164mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
