🧅 Banana Shallots – Sweet, Mild & Full of Flavour

Our Fresh Sweet Mild Banana Shallots are recognised by their long, tapered shape, attractive reddish-brown skin and firm pale flesh.

They have a naturally mild, gently sweet flavour that is less pungent than many regular Onions, making them a brilliant choice when you want plenty of savoury depth without overpowering the rest of the dish.

Use them raw in salads and dressings, slowly caramelise them until rich and golden, roast them whole or add them to sauces, casseroles and traybakes.

Our Fresh Sweet Mild Banana Shallots are carefully selected for freshness, firmness and quality.

Mild. Sweet. Versatile. A proper kitchen all-rounder. 🧅✨

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🧅 About Fresh Sweet Mild Banana Shallots

Our Fresh Sweet Mild Banana Shallots are larger and more elongated than traditional round Shallots.

Their size makes them relatively easy to peel and prepare, while their flavour remains gentle, aromatic and naturally sweet.

Perfect for:

🥗 Salads
🥄 Dressings
🔥 Roasting
🍳 Sautéing
🍯 Caramelising
🥘 Casseroles
🍲 Soups
🍝 Sauces
🐟 Fish dishes
🥩 Meat dishes
🌿 Mediterranean cooking

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💫 Fresh Banana Shallots – Mild, Sweet & Aromatic

Mild 🌿 | Sweet 🍯 | Aromatic 🧅 | Tender When Cooked ✨ | Rich When Caramelised 🔥

Fresh Banana Shallots have a softer flavour than many standard Onions.

Raw, they bring fresh aroma and gentle bite. Cooked slowly, they become tender, rich and beautifully sweet.

🌿 Perfect Flavour Pairings

Try Banana Shallots with:

🧄 Garlic
🌿 Thyme
🌿 Parsley
🍅 Tomatoes
🧀 Goat’s cheese
🧀 Feta
🍇 Balsamic vinegar
🧈 Butter
🐟 Fish
🥩 Roast meats

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💚 Banana Shallot Nutrition & Goodness

Fresh Sweet Mild Banana Shallots naturally provide fibre, vitamins and plant compounds as part of a varied and balanced diet.

🌿 Naturally Occurring Plant Compounds

Shallots naturally contain plant compounds including flavonoids such as quercetin.

🍊 Naturally Contains Vitamin C

Fresh Shallots naturally contain vitamin C.

⚡ Contains Vitamin B6

Banana Shallots naturally contain vitamin B6.

🌾 Provides Dietary Fibre

Fresh Shallots naturally provide dietary fibre.

🌱 Naturally Low in Fat

Plain Banana Shallots naturally contain very little fat.

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📊 Fresh Banana Shallot Nutritional Information

Approximate values per 100g:

🔥 Calories: Approx. 72 kcal
🌾 Carbohydrates: Approx. 16.8g
🌱 Fibre: Approx. 3.2g
💪 Protein: Approx. 2.5g
🥑 Fat: Approx. 0.1g
🍊 Vitamin C: Naturally present
⚡ Vitamin B6: Naturally present

Values are approximate and can vary naturally according to variety and growing conditions.

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🔪 How to Prepare Fresh Banana Shallots

Preparing Fresh Banana Shallots is straightforward.

1. Remove the thin, papery outer skin.
2. Trim the top and root end.
3. Slice finely for salads and dressings.
4. Dice for sauces and casseroles.
5. Halve for roasting.
6. Leave whole for slow cooking if preferred.

🧅 Preparation Tip

Because Banana Shallots are larger than many round Shallots, they’re particularly convenient when a recipe calls for several Shallots.

Their elongated shape also makes them easy to slice evenly.

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🍽️ Ways to Enjoy Banana Shallots

🥗 Slice into salads
🥄 Add to dressings
🍯 Caramelise slowly
🔥 Roast whole or halved
🍳 Sauté with vegetables
🍲 Add to soups
🥘 Stir into casseroles
🍝 Use in sauces
🐟 Serve with fish
🥩 Pair with roast meats
🍅 Cook with tomatoes

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🍯🧅 Caramelised Banana Shallots

Slow cooking brings out the natural sweetness of Fresh Banana Shallots.

🛒 Ingredients – Serves 3–4

• 4–6 Banana Shallots 🧅
• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp brown sugar or honey – optional 🍯
• Black pepper
• Fresh thyme or parsley 🌿

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Peel the Shallots.
2. Halve them lengthways.
3. Heat the oil or butter in a frying pan.
4. Place the Shallots cut-side down.
5. Cook until lightly browned.
6. Turn them.
7. Reduce the heat.
8. Add sugar or honey if desired.
9. Cook gently until tender.
10. Add the balsamic vinegar.
11. Finish with black pepper and fresh herbs.

✨ Brilliant with roast vegetables, meat, fish or cheese.

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🥧🍅 Banana Shallot & Tomato Tart

Banana Shallots work beautifully in simple savoury tarts.

🛒 Ingredients – Serves 4

• 4 Banana Shallots 🧅
• 250g cherry tomatoes 🍅
• 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry
• 75g goat’s cheese or feta 🧀
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Dried thyme 🌿
• Black pepper
• Fresh rocket – optional 🥗

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 180°C fan.
2. Place the pastry on a lined baking tray.
3. Score a border around the edge.
4. Slice the Shallots.
5. Halve the tomatoes.
6. Arrange both inside the border.
7. Drizzle with olive oil.
8. Add thyme and black pepper.
9. Crumble over the cheese.
10. Bake until the pastry is crisp and golden.
11. Finish with fresh rocket if desired.

✨ Excellent for lunch or a light dinner.

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🔥🌿 Roasted Banana Shallots with Thyme

Roasting whole or halved Shallots produces a soft texture and deeper sweetness.

🛒 Ingredients – Serves 3–4

• 6 Banana Shallots 🧅
• 1½ tbsp olive oil
• Fresh thyme 🌿
• Black pepper
• Small pinch salt
• Balsamic vinegar – optional

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 180°C fan.
2. Peel the Shallots.
3. Halve larger ones if desired.
4. Place on a baking tray.
5. Add olive oil and thyme.
6. Season lightly.
7. Toss gently.
8. Roast until tender and lightly caramelised.
9. Finish with a little balsamic vinegar if desired.

✨ Simple and fantastic alongside roast dinners.

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🌱 Why Choose Our Fresh Banana Shallots?

✔ Mild, naturally sweet flavour
✔ Attractive elongated shape
✔ Easy to peel and prepare
✔ Excellent raw
✔ Fantastic for caramelising
✔ Brilliant roasted
✔ Great in sauces & casseroles
✔ Versatile everyday ingredient
✔ Carefully selected for freshness

Our Fresh Sweet Mild Banana Shallots bring gentle sweetness and savoury depth to everything from fresh salads to slow-cooked dishes.

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❓ Fresh Banana Shallot FAQs

What Are Banana Shallots?

Banana Shallots are an elongated type of Shallot, usually larger than traditional round varieties.

What Do Banana Shallots Taste Like?

They have a mild, aromatic flavour with gentle natural sweetness.

Can Banana Shallots Be Eaten Raw?

Yes. Finely sliced Banana Shallots work very well in salads, salsas and homemade dressings.

Are Banana Shallots Good for Roasting?

Absolutely. Roasting softens them and develops their natural sweetness.

Can Banana Shallots Replace Onions?

Yes. They can replace Onions in many recipes, although the finished flavour is usually milder and slightly sweeter.

Are Banana Shallots Good for Caramelising?

Yes. Slow cooking creates a beautifully soft, rich and sweet result.

How Should Fresh Banana Shallots Be Stored?

Keep whole Shallots in a cool, dry, dark and well-ventilated place.

Once cut, place them in a sealed container and keep refrigerated.