Festive Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Ingredients

  • small tender Brussels sprouts - 750g

  • shallot - 2, chopped

  • chestnuts - 450g

  • milk - 175ml

  • butter - 4 tbsp

  • dry white wine - 6 tbsp

Method

  • Score a cross in the base of each chestnuts, bring a pan of water to boil, drop in the chestnuts and boil for 8 minutes. Remove from the heat.

  • Before the chestnuts cool, remove the outer shell and peel off the inner skin.

  • Rinse the pan and return the peeled chestnuts into the pan, add milk, top enough water to completely cover the chestnuts and simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes until they are tender. Drain, set aside.

  • Remove the wilted or yellow leaves from the Brussels sprouts, trim the root ends but leave intact. Score a cross in the base of each sprout so they cool evenly.

  • Melt the butter in a pan, stir in the shallots, cook for 3 minutes until it softened, then add the Brussels sprouts, and wine.

  • Cook and covered for 8 minutes over medium heat, shaking the pan and stirring occasionally, add a little water if necessary.

  • Then, add the poached chestnuts and toss to combine, cover and cook for 8 minutes more until the chestnuts and Brussels sprout are tender. Serves 8.

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