plural shallots
1
: a perennial onion (Allium cepa var. aggregatum) that produces small clustered bulbs which resemble those of garlic and are used in cooking
also
: its bulb
2
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Toss in shallots, and sweat until soft, 3 to 4 minutes.
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
In a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, shallot, 1 tablespoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and crushed red pepper (if using).
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are tender and just starting to brown, about 18 minutes.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
Most of the veggies in the kit (onions and shallots) arrived whole.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
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Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
In a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, shallot, 1 tablespoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and crushed red pepper (if using).
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are tender and just starting to brown, about 18 minutes.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
Most of the veggies in the kit (onions and shallots) arrived whole.
—Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Shallot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shallot. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.
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