BRUSSEL SPROUTS AND CHESTNUT

Serves 8

INGREDIENTS METHOD
  • 2 lbs Brussels sprouts (fresh).
  • 8 oz. Fresh chestnuts.
  • 4 tsp margarine or butter.
  • 2 tbsp vegetable or chicken broth.
  • ¼ tsp pepper

 

  • Cut an X in the root of each sprout and steam until tender (don't overcook). 
  • Cut a thin strip off the shell of each chestnut. 
  • Bring a pot of water to boil, add chestnuts, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  •  Plunge chestnuts into cold water, then remove skins (large chestnuts may be cut in half).
  •  Heat margarine with broth and gently sauté sprouts and chestnuts together until heated through. Add pepper and serve.

What a delicious and different way to serve a basic vegetable.