Brussels Sprouts With Chestnuts Recipe

Summary

Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Brussels sprouts1⁄2 Pound
 Beef bouillon cube1
 Chestnuts1⁄2 Pound
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Pepper To Taste (Few Grains)
 Ground nutmeg To Taste (Few Grains)
 Butter/Margarine2 Tablespoon (Adjust Quantity As Needed)
 Buttered breadcrumbs1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)

Directions

Cook Brussels sprouts; drain, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
Dissolve bouillon cube in liquid; set aside.
Rinse chestnuts, make a slit on two sides of each shell and put into a saucepan; cover with boiling water and boil about 20 minutes.
Remove shells and skins; return nuts to saucepan and cover with boiling salted water.
Cover and simmer 8 to 20 minutes or until chestnuts are tender; drain.
Mix chestnuts with Brussels sprouts.
Turn one half of mixture into a buttered 1 quart casserole.
Sprinkle with half of a mixture of salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Dot generously with butter.
Repeat procedure.
Pour beef broth over all.
Sprinkle with buttered crumbs.
Heat in a 350CF oven 15 to 20 minutes, or until crumbs are lightly browned.
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