Are shallots fruits or vegetables?

Shallots are vegetables, not fruits.

Shallots are a type of allium vegetable, closely related to onions, garlic, and chives. They grow in clusters of bulbs, with each bulb made up of multiple cloves, similar to garlic. Shallots have a mild, sweet flavor and are commonly used in cooking as a seasoning.

The confusion about whether shallots are fruits or vegetables might come from their botanical classification. Botanically speaking, shallots are bulbs, which are a type of underground stem. However, in culinary terms, shallots are considered a vegetable because they are used primarily as a savory flavoring ingredient in cooking.