Name: Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds Brussels sprouts (trimmed and halved); 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup chestnuts (roughly chopped); ¼ cup chicken stock (vegetable broth or water); Salt and freshly-ground pepper to taste

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts

Sautéing Brussels sprouts brings out a caramel sweetness that goes perfectly with the delicate earthiness of chestnuts.

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

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Ingredients

2 pounds Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup chestnuts roughly chopped
¼ cup chicken stock vegetable broth or water
Salt and freshly-ground pepper to taste

Instructions

Sauté Brussels sprouts in olive oil over medium high heat until the sprouts have browned slightly on all sides (about 8 to 10 minutes). Season lightly with salt and pepper at the start of cooking.
Lower heat to medium and add chestnuts, sauteeing for an additional 4 to 5 minutes.
Add stock, broth or water and cook uncovered until the Brussel sprouts are just tender, about 4 minutes.
Taste and correct the seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary.
Contributed by: Jay Eidelman