Best Brussel Sprouts And Water Chestnuts Recipes

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ROASTED CHESTNUTS AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds chestnuts
1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1/4 cup minced fresh herbs
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • With a sharp knife, score each chestnut 1/4-inch deep all around. Arrange them in one layer in a baking pan and roast for 20 minutes, or until shells have just opened. Peel off both layers of skin with a knife while the nuts are still hot. In a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, cook the Brussels sprouts for 12 to 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain and refresh with cold water. Then thinly slice the cooled Brussels sprouts.
  • In a large skillet set over moderately high heat, melt the butter, add the shallots and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add the chestnuts, Brussels sprouts, herbs, and salt and pepper, and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS & WATER CHESTNUTS



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This is such an easy recipe and it does dress up the sprouts - the chestnuts stay crunchy. I sometimes add a few button mushrooms too.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb Brussels sprout, small, trimmed, and an x cut into the bottom stem
2 cups chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
2 tablespoons butter
1/8 teaspoon sugar or 1/8 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme, dried
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring broth to a boil, add sprouts and simmer uncovered for 7 minutes, or a bit longer depending on the size, they should be fork tender, drain well.
  • Add butter,sugar, thyme, chestnuts salt& Pepper to the sprouts.
  • Saute until the sprouts/ chestnuts are hot and glazed.
  • Squeeze or sprinkle the fresh lemon juice over them.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.5, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 453.1, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 6.7

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON & CHESTNUTS



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A classic Christmas combination - and it counts as two of your 5-a-day

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Side dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ¼kg Brussels sprouts, trimmed (or if buying pre-trimmed, buy 1 kg)
6 rashers smoked streaky bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces (or use more, if you like)
200g vacuum-packed chestnuts
50g butter

Steps:

  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, then tip in 1 ¼ kg trimmed Brussels sprouts. Once back to the boil, cook for 5 mins. Drain, run under the cold tap until cold, then drain again.
  • Heat a large frying pan, add 6 rashers smoked streaky bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces, and gently fry for 10 mins until crisp and golden.
  • Tip out of the pan, leaving the fat behind, then add 200g chestnuts and fry over a high heat for about 5 mins until tinged. Tip out of the pan.
  • Add the Brussels sprouts to the pan with a splash of water, then cover and finish cooking over a medium heat for about 5 mins, stirring now and again, until just tender.
  • Uncover, turn up the heat, then add most of the 50g butter and sauté the sprouts for 2 mins more.
  • Tip in the bacon and chestnuts, season generously with salt and pepper, then serve with the last knob of butter on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.61 milligram of sodium

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CHESTNUTS



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, side dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 - 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds brussels sprouts
1 pound chestnuts, peeled
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 to 2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare the sprouts by trimming the outer leaves and cutting a cross in the stem. Heat the butter in a heavy frying pan and add the chestnuts.
  • Pour in the stock, cover, and simmer slowly for 20 minutes or until tender. Add the sprouts and add more stock if necessary, barely to cover.
  • Replace the lid and cook for five to 10 minutes or until tender. Correct seasoning and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 203, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 510 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CHESTNUTS



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Categories     Dairy     Nut     Vegetable     Side     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Fall     Chestnut     Brussels Sprout     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/4 cups water
2 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise (8 cups)
1 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup bottled roasted whole chestnuts (4 oz), coarsely crumbled

Steps:

  • Bring butter, salt, pepper, and 1 cup water to a boil over high heat in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet, then add Brussels sprouts and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove lid and boil over moderately high heat until water is evaporated and sprouts are lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cream and remaining 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil, stirring. Add chestnuts, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CHESTNUTS



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A holiday tradition at my house.

Provided by Tallgirl6234

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Brussels Sprouts

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh chestnuts
1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved
3 tablespoons butter
2 shallots, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste

Steps:

  • Score the flat side of each chestnut with an X. Place the chestnuts into a large pot filled with water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes, then remove chestnuts from the pot. Allow to cool slightly, then peel outer shell and brown skin. Return chestnuts to the pot and continue to boil over medium heat until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, bring another large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the Brussels sprouts, and cook uncovered until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the Brussels sprouts are cold, drain well, and set aside.
  • Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the shallots; cook and stir until the shallots has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chestnuts and Brussels sprouts. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Continue cooking and stirring until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 47.5 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND CHESTNUTS



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Although Brussels sprouts are often included in holiday menus, this fiber-rich vegetable deserves to be included in meals all winter long. Preparation Time: 20 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

Provided by Robyn Webb

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Brussels Sprouts

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups Brussels sprouts
1 cup chestnuts, peeled
1 large oranges, peeled and segmented
½ cup low fat, low sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon canola oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Trim each sprout by cutting a little piece off the bottom. With a small paring knife, make an X in the top of the sprout. Repeat with all sprouts and place in steamer over 2 inches of boiling water. Steam the sprouts covered for about 10 minutes or until tender.
  • Remove sprouts from pot and allow to cool. Cut each sprout in half and place in a casserole dish. Layer the chestnuts on top of the sprouts. Place the oranges on top of the chestnuts. If using whole roasted chestnuts, follow instructions in step 4
  • Add the broth and pour over all ingredients. Drizzle the casserole with oil. Grind in pepper and salt. Bake for 15 minutes or until oranges are soft.
  • To roast whole chestnuts: Mark an X on the rounded side of each chestnut with a pairing knife. Place all the chestnuts on a baking sheet, and roast in the oven for about 30 minutes or until soft. Let cool. Peel, trying to keep the chestnuts as whole as possible.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 43.7 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH WATER CHESTNUTS



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This reliable recipe dates back to the 1970s. A dash of nutmeg adds interest to the fast-to-fix combination of buttery brussel sprouts and crunchy water chestnuts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound fresh brussels sprouts
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper and ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Remove any loose leaves and trim stem ends of brussels sprouts. Cut an "x" in the core end of each with a sharp knife. , Place sprouts in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., In a large skillet, melt butter. Add the water chestnuts, salt, pepper and nutmeg; heat through. Stir in brussels sprouts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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