“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire”…..?why not toss them with some brussel sprouts, a holiday favourite, and maybe some bacon just for good measure 
This dish on the holiday table is sure to please!
| Balance Factor | 5 |
| Prep Time | 25 mins |
| Cook Time | 45 mins |
| Serving Size |
| Servings |
3/4 cup servings
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound brussel sprouts trimmed, halved
- 6 bacon slices coarsely chopped
- 3/4 pound chestnuts roasted, quartered
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 shallots minced
- 1/3 cup dry marsala wine
- Salt and pepper
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Mark chestnuts with an X on the flat side making sure to pierce completely through shell and skin. Place them on a baking sheet; roast for 25-30 min, until tender. While still hot, remove shells and skin.
- Blanch the brussels sprouts in boiling salted water for about 8 minutes or until they are just tender. Take care not to over cook. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and saute the chopped bacon till browned, once browned remove bacon and discard all but 1 tbsp of bacon fat. Turn up heat and saute shallots till tender. Add bacon back to skillet along with the chestnuts, brussels sprouts, marsala, salt and pepper and toss to coat. Cook for about 6 minutes until heated through and liquid has reduced by half.
Nutrition Facts
Brussel Sprouts with Roasted Chestnuts and Bacon
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
8%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Cholesterol 11mg
4%
Sodium 123mg
5%
Potassium 10mg
0%
Total Carbohydrates 20g
7%
Dietary Fiber 4g
16%
Sugars 15g
Protein 6g
12%
Vitamin A
7%
Vitamin C
114%
Calcium
3%
Iron
9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
