Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts

Sprouts tossed with sweet roasted chestnuts and shallots in butter.

TIME BREAKDOWN
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 minutes
Vegetarian
✅
Nuts
✅
Serves
6 people
Difficulty
Very Easy

Ingredients

  • 500g Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 30g butter
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 150g cooked peeled chestnuts, halved
  • Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method

  1. Boil the sprouts in salted water for 4 to 5 minutes, then drain.

  2. Melt the butter in a large frying pan and soften the shallot for 3 minutes.

  3. Add the chestnuts and fry for 3 minutes until lightly golden.

  4. Add the sprouts and cook for a further 3 minutes, tossing well.

  5. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper and serve hot.