Shallots, onions and garlic are three staples I always like to have in my kitchen. Their dry outer layers help protect them during storage, allowing them to last much longer than many fresh ingredients when kept in a cool, dry place.
Beyond their convenience, these simple ingredients are wonderful for building flavor. I don’t rely on store-bought vegetable broth to add depth to my meals. Instead, I often start with this trio, letting shallots, onions and garlic create a flavorful foundation for soups, beans, grains, vegetables and so many other dishes.
Keeping these three staples on hand means a flavorful meal can start with just a few simple ingredients. They may not look exciting sitting on the counter, but they can make a remarkable difference in the finished dish.
Do you always have shallots, onions or garlic in your kitchen?
I started out over a decade ago watching Forks Over Knives, decided to “try out” the plant-based meal plan and had shockingly incredible results. I’ve never turned back. I have lost nearly 50 pounds, and that is just one side effect that me, my family, friends and clients have experienced after making the change.
Having been an incredible cook my entire adult life, I started my own personal chef service, NuYu Nourish, to extend my help to others. I interned under a celebrity chef, became a celebrity chef myself and have been expanding my reach and goals ever since! My plan follows strictly and simply those of Dr. Mcdougall, Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Esselstyn.
