Side Dish

Blanched Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts

Name: Blanched Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 pound Brussels sprouts, stems trimmed; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 pound whole chestnuts; Pinch nutmeg; Salt and pepper; 2 shallots, minced

6 October 2026

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Total Time90 Mins

Serves6

Per Serving$1.54

Blanched Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes from beginning to end. This side dish has 238 calories, 4g of protein, and 7g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6 and costs $1.54 per serving. 1 person has tried and liked this recipe.

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Method:

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Watch how to make this recipe.
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Use a paring knife to cut an X in the flat side of each chestnut shell. Toss into a pot of boiling water and cook for 10 minutes. Peel away the outer shell and brown skin. Return the peeled chestnuts to the pot of water and boil until tender, about 25 minutes.
3
Blanch the Brussels sprouts in boiling salted water for about 8 minutes or until they are just tender. Take care not to over cook.
4
Drain the Brussels sprouts well and cut in half lengthwise. Melt butter in a skillet and saute the shallots.
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Add the chestnuts and Brussels sprouts, toss to coat with the butter. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook for 5 minutes until heated through

Adapted from Foodnetwork

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