Buttery shallot bread sauce

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Buttery shallot bread sauce
45 min.
8
212kcal

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Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of our Buttery Shallot Bread Sauce, a delightful vegetarian dish that transforms simple ingredients into a sophisticated accompaniment. Whether you’re looking to elevate a family dinner or impress guests at a special gathering, this sauce brings a touch of elegance to any meal.

The key to this recipe lies in the slow, gentle cooking of shallots, which caramelize to a beautiful golden hue, infusing the sauce with sweetness and depth. Combined with fragrant thyme and aromatic bay leaves, each bite is a melodious blend of earthy and buttery notes. The addition of fresh white breadcrumbs not only thickens the sauce but also provides a satisfying texture that absorbs the luscious flavors beautifully.

Ready in just 45 minutes and serving up to eight people, this dish is accessible yet impressive. With only 212 calories per serving, you can enjoy its rich, creamy goodness without compromising on your dietary goals. Perfect as a side for roasted vegetables or a hearty main course, our Buttery Shallot Bread Sauce is a versatile staple that promises to enhance your culinary repertoire. So, gather your ingredients and let the cooking begin—your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 50 butter 
  • tbsp olive oil 
  • 10  shallots finely sliced (see tip, below)
  •  cloves 
  •  thyme sprigs 
  •  bay leaves 
  • 600 ml milk 
  • pinch pepper white
  • 100 breadcrumbs fresh white
  • tbsp double cream plus more to serve, if you like
  • 0.3 tsp nutmeg freshly grated to taste

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat the butter and oil in a pan, then add the shallots, cloves, thyme and bay and cook very, very gently for 15 mins until soft, translucent and pale golden.
  2. Remove the cloves, add the milk and pepper, then bring to a gentle simmer for 10 mins. Stir in the breadcrumbs, give it another 5 mins or so over a very low heat until the bread has plumped up nicely, then stir in the cream and nutmeg. Fish out the stalks from the thyme the leaves will have fallen off. Season to taste. To serve, grate over a little more nutmeg, drizzle with a little more cream and decorate with a bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts

Calories212kcal
Protein9.91%
Fat56.01%
Carbs34.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.13
Glycemic Load
2.68
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
7.2047826207202%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:211.71kcal
10.59%
Fat:13.42g
20.65%
Saturated Fat:7.23g
45.19%
Carbohydrates:18.38g
6.13%
Net Carbohydrates:16.69g
6.07%
Sugar:7.26g
8.06%
Cholesterol:33.31mg
11.1%
Sodium:167.86mg
7.3%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.34g
10.69%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.5%
Calcium:140.05mg
14%
Phosphorus:125.19mg
12.52%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.39%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
10.9%
Vitamin A:439.46IU
8.79%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
8.79%
Vitamin B12:0.49µg
8.12%
Selenium:5.35µg
7.64%
Potassium:259.46mg
7.41%
Fiber:1.69g
6.76%
Vitamin D:1µg
6.67%
Folate:24.85µg
6.21%
Iron:1.09mg
6.07%
Magnesium:23.15mg
5.79%
Vitamin B3:0.99mg
4.96%
Vitamin B5:0.48mg
4.81%
Zinc:0.66mg
4.43%
Vitamin C:3.17mg
3.84%
Vitamin E:0.56mg
3.72%
Copper:0.06mg
3.24%
Vitamin K:3.31µg
3.15%