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Buttered Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts

3.9

(8)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts (about 2 pints), trimmed, and an X cut into the base of each sprout
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 vacuum-packed or rinsed canned whole chestnuts, chopped

Preparation

  1. In a steamer set over boiling water steam the Brussels sprouts, covered, for 7 to 8 minutes, or until they are just tender. In a skillet heat the butter over moderately high heat until it begins to color and in it sauté the chestnuts for 1 minute. Add the sprouts, season the mixture with salt and pepper, and sauté it for 1 minute.

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