Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts

Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts
Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts
A touch of cream transforms this dish into a sumptuous side that exposes the luxurious character of this often homely vegetable.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 servings
American Dairy Nut Vegetable Side Thanksgiving Vegetarian Quick & Easy High Fiber Fall Chestnut Brussels Sprout Gourmet Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Carbohydrate 15 g(5%)
  • Cholesterol 48 mg(16%)
  • Fat 14 g(22%)
  • Fiber 3 g(14%)
  • Protein 4 g(8%)
  • Saturated Fat 9 g(44%)
  • Sodium 254 mg(11%)
  • Calories 194

Preparation Bring butter, salt, pepper, and 1 cup water to a boil over high heat in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet, then add Brussels sprouts and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove lid and boil over moderately high heat until water is evaporated and sprouts are lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cream and remaining 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil, stirring. Add chestnuts, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes.

Preparation Bring butter, salt, pepper, and 1 cup water to a boil over high heat in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet, then add Brussels sprouts and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove lid and boil over moderately high heat until water is evaporated and sprouts are lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cream and remaining 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil, stirring. Add chestnuts, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes.