Roasted Shallots

Recipe for: VEGETABLE – ROASTED SHALLOTS 

Ingredients: 

·        500g/ 1lb 2 oz shallots

·        4 bay leaves

·        3 tblsp olive oil

·        2 tblsp balsamic vinegar

·        Handful black olives 

Method: 

1.      Put shallots into a bowl or jug and pour over boiling water to just cover

2.      After 5 minutes, remove, peel and cut any large ones in half

3.      Heat oven to 180C (fan)

4.      Tip the peeled shallots into a shallow oven dish

5.      Add all the other ingredients except olives, and stir to mix well

6.      Season with salt and pepper

7.      Bake, uncovered for 30-35 minutes, stirring half-way through and adding the olives