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BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CHESTNUTS



Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts image

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

ROASTED CHESTNUTS AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS



Roasted Chestnuts and Brussels Sprouts image

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.

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