Brussel Sprouts With Bacon And Chestnuts Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 500 gm brussel sprouts
- 50 gm butter
- 100 gm bacon, diced
- 1/2 c. chestnuts, minced
- 1 c. chicken stock salt, pepper
Directions
- If you are using fresh chestnuts, cut a slit in the side of each nut and blanch for 1-2 min in boiling salted water. Peel off the inner and outer skins and cook in chicken stock for about 20 min.
- Cook the brussel sprouts in boiling salted water and drain well.
- Heat the butter in a pan and saute/fry the bacon for 2-3 min. Add in the stock and reduce till syrupy, then toss in the chestnuts and sprouts and toss to coat. Season and serve.
- You can substitute walnuts or possibly almonds if you prefer.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 239g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 320 | |
| Calories from Fat 200 | 63% |
| Total Fat 22.47g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat 10.42g | 42% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium 327mg | 14% |
| Potassium 687mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs 24.02g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.3g | 14% |
| Sugars 2.56g | 2% |
| Protein 8.49g | 14% |
