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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

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CHESTNUTS, PANCETTA AND PARSLEY



Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts, Pancetta and Parsley image

Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 pounds Brussels sprouts
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
9 ounces pancetta, rind removed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter
About 8 to 9 ounces vacuum-packed chestnuts
2 fluid ounces Marsala wine
1 large handful fresh parsley, chopped, divided
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Slice the bottoms off each of the Brussels sprouts, cutting a cross onto the base as you go. Place the Brussels sprouts into a large saucepan of salted boiling water. Cook the Brussels sprouts for 5 minutes, or until they are tender but still retain a bit of bite.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and drain the excess water from the Brussels sprouts.
  • Heat the oil in a large clean saucepan. Add the pancetta cubes to the pan and cook until they are crisp and golden-brown in color, but not cooked to the point of having dried out.
  • Add the butter and the chestnuts to the pancetta saucepan and with a wooden spoon or spatula, press down on them to break them up into pieces. Once the chestnuts have been warmed through, turn the heat up and add the Marsala to the pan. Cook until the mixture has reduced and thickened slightly.
  • Add the sprouts and half the parsley to the saucepan and mix well. Season the Brussels sprouts with freshly ground black pepper.
  • To serve, place the Brussels sprouts onto a warmed serving plate and sprinkle the remaining chopped parsley over the top.

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