Roasted shallots with olives, bay & balsamic

• shallots↗500g g

  we used banana shallots

• bay leaves↗4
• olive oil↗3 tbsp tbsp
• balsamic vinegar↗2 tbsp tbsp
• handful black olives↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Pour boiling water over the shallots to cover them, leave for 5 mins, then drain and peel. Halve any larger shallots. Tip into a shallow ovenproof dish and add all the other ingredients except the olives, plus a little salt and pepper. Mix well.

2. 2

   Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 mins, stirring halfway through and adding the olives.