Best 12 Brussels Sprouts With Water Chestnuts Recipes

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Brussels sprouts and water chestnuts are two vegetables that can be combined to create a delicious and nutritious dish. Brussels sprouts are a cruciferous vegetable that is rich in vitamins and minerals, while water chestnuts are a root vegetable that is known for its crunchy texture and mild flavor. When these two vegetables are cooked together, they create a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. Additionally, this dish is a great way to add some variety to your meals and enjoy the health benefits of both brussels sprouts and water chestnuts.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CHESTNUTS



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A holiday tradition at my house.

Provided by Tallgirl6234

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Brussels Sprouts

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh chestnuts
1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved
3 tablespoons butter
2 shallots, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste

Steps:

  • Score the flat side of each chestnut with an X. Place the chestnuts into a large pot filled with water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes, then remove chestnuts from the pot. Allow to cool slightly, then peel outer shell and brown skin. Return chestnuts to the pot and continue to boil over medium heat until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, bring another large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the Brussels sprouts, and cook uncovered until tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Once the Brussels sprouts are cold, drain well, and set aside.
  • Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the shallots; cook and stir until the shallots has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chestnuts and Brussels sprouts. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Continue cooking and stirring until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 47.5 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH WATER CHESTNUTS



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This reliable recipe dates back to the 1970s. A dash of nutmeg adds interest to the fast-to-fix combination of buttery brussel sprouts and crunchy water chestnuts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound fresh brussels sprouts
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper and ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Remove any loose leaves and trim stem ends of brussels sprouts. Cut an "x" in the core end of each with a sharp knife. , Place sprouts in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender., In a large skillet, melt butter. Add the water chestnuts, salt, pepper and nutmeg; heat through. Stir in brussels sprouts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CHESTNUTS



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Categories     Dairy     Nut     Vegetable     Side     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Fall     Chestnut     Brussels Sprout     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/4 cups water
2 lb Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise (8 cups)
1 cup heavy cream
2/3 cup bottled roasted whole chestnuts (4 oz), coarsely crumbled

Steps:

  • Bring butter, salt, pepper, and 1 cup water to a boil over high heat in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet, then add Brussels sprouts and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove lid and boil over moderately high heat until water is evaporated and sprouts are lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cream and remaining 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil, stirring. Add chestnuts, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS & WATER CHESTNUTS



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This is such an easy recipe and it does dress up the sprouts - the chestnuts stay crunchy. I sometimes add a few button mushrooms too.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb Brussels sprout, small, trimmed, and an x cut into the bottom stem
2 cups chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
2 tablespoons butter
1/8 teaspoon sugar or 1/8 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme, dried
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring broth to a boil, add sprouts and simmer uncovered for 7 minutes, or a bit longer depending on the size, they should be fork tender, drain well.
  • Add butter,sugar, thyme, chestnuts salt& Pepper to the sprouts.
  • Saute until the sprouts/ chestnuts are hot and glazed.
  • Squeeze or sprinkle the fresh lemon juice over them.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.5, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 453.1, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 6.7

BLANCHED BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CHESTNUTS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound whole chestnuts
1 pound Brussels sprouts, stems trimmed
3 tablespoons butter
2 shallots, minced
Salt and pepper
Pinch nutmeg

Steps:

  • Use a paring knife to cut an X in the flat side of each chestnut shell. Toss into a pot of boiling water and cook for 10 minutes. Peel away the outer shell and brown skin. Return the peeled chestnuts to the pot of water and boil until tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Blanch the Brussels sprouts in boiling salted water for about 8 minutes or until they are just tender. Take care not to over cook. Drain the Brussels sprouts well and cut in half lengthwise. Melt butter in a skillet and saute the shallots. Add the chestnuts and Brussels sprouts, toss to coat with the butter. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook for 5 minutes until heated through

ROASTED CHESTNUTS AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds chestnuts
1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts, trimmed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1/4 cup minced fresh herbs
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • With a sharp knife, score each chestnut 1/4-inch deep all around. Arrange them in one layer in a baking pan and roast for 20 minutes, or until shells have just opened. Peel off both layers of skin with a knife while the nuts are still hot. In a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, cook the Brussels sprouts for 12 to 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain and refresh with cold water. Then thinly slice the cooled Brussels sprouts.
  • In a large skillet set over moderately high heat, melt the butter, add the shallots and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add the chestnuts, Brussels sprouts, herbs, and salt and pepper, and saute for 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through.

SPROUTS WITH WATER CHESTNUTS



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This tasty side dish has become a family favorite at Thanksgiving, as well as throughout the year. A creamy sauce and water chestnuts give the sprouts a nice lift. -Genelle Smith Hanover, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds fresh brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chicken broth
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained

Steps:

  • Place sprouts in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 9-11 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in water chestnuts. Transfer brussels sprouts to a serving dish; serve with water chestnut mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CHESTNUTS



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     side dish

Time 35m

Yield 8 - 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 pints Brussels sprouts
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound chestnuts, peeled
1 to 2 cups chicken stock (preferably homemade)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Trim the outer leaves from the Brussels sprouts and cut a cross in each stem.
  • Heat the butter in a heavy saucepan and add the chestnuts. Pour in the chicken stock, cover and simmer slowly for 20 minutes or until tender. Add the Brussels sprouts and add more stock if necessary just to cover.
  • Replace the lid and cook for five minutes, or until tender. Correct the seasoning and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 154, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 361 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH CHESTNUTS



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, side dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 - 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 pounds brussels sprouts
1 pound chestnuts, peeled
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 to 2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare the sprouts by trimming the outer leaves and cutting a cross in the stem. Heat the butter in a heavy frying pan and add the chestnuts.
  • Pour in the stock, cover, and simmer slowly for 20 minutes or until tender. Add the sprouts and add more stock if necessary, barely to cover.
  • Replace the lid and cook for five to 10 minutes or until tender. Correct seasoning and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 203, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 510 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BRAISED CHESTNUTS, APPLES & BRUSSELS SPROUTS



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Spruce up your sprouts with pan-fried apples and sweet, melting chestnuts to give this classic Christmas side dish a delicious French twist

Provided by Raymond Blanc

Categories     Side dish

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

50g unsalted butter
400g raw peeled chestnut (or frozen raw peeled chestnuts, defrosted)
1 celery stick , cut into 1cm/1/2in slices
1 Braeburn apple (about 100g/4oz), skin on, cored and cut into 8 segments
100ml water (or light chicken stock)
2 tsp golden caster sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
400g Brussels sprouts

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a medium saucepan on a low heat. Add the chestnuts, celery and apple, and cook gently for 4 mins. Pour in the stock, bring to the boil and season with 1 tsp fine sea salt, 2 pinches freshly ground white pepper, the sugar and lemon juice. Cover and cook on a low heat (so that the bubbles are just breaking the surface) for 20-25 mins until soft and melting.
  • Meanwhile, blanch the sprouts in boiling salted water for 6 mins, then drain well. Add the sprouts to the chestnut pan, sizzle for 5 mins, then tip into a serving dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH BACON & CHESTNUTS



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A classic Christmas combination - and it counts as two of your 5-a-day

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Side dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 ¼kg Brussels sprouts, trimmed (or if buying pre-trimmed, buy 1 kg)
6 rashers smoked streaky bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces (or use more, if you like)
200g vacuum-packed chestnuts
50g butter

Steps:

  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, then tip in 1 ¼ kg trimmed Brussels sprouts. Once back to the boil, cook for 5 mins. Drain, run under the cold tap until cold, then drain again.
  • Heat a large frying pan, add 6 rashers smoked streaky bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces, and gently fry for 10 mins until crisp and golden.
  • Tip out of the pan, leaving the fat behind, then add 200g chestnuts and fry over a high heat for about 5 mins until tinged. Tip out of the pan.
  • Add the Brussels sprouts to the pan with a splash of water, then cover and finish cooking over a medium heat for about 5 mins, stirring now and again, until just tender.
  • Uncover, turn up the heat, then add most of the 50g butter and sauté the sprouts for 2 mins more.
  • Tip in the bacon and chestnuts, season generously with salt and pepper, then serve with the last knob of butter on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.61 milligram of sodium

BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND CHESTNUTS WITH BLUE CHEESE



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Side     Sauté     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Fall     Chestnut     Brussels Sprout     Boil     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large shallots, halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise
1 pound brussels sprouts, stem end trimmed, halved lengthwise
1 7.25- to 7.4-ounce jar steamed chestnuts
1 cup low-salt chicken broth
1/3 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and sauté 1 minute. Add brussels sprouts and chestnuts. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and sauté 1 minute. Add broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until brussels sprouts are almost tender, about 5 minutes. Uncover and boil until almost all liquid evaporates, about 4 minutes. Add cream and boil until brussels sprouts and chestnuts are coated with cream, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Mix in chives. Season with salt and generous amount of pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Tips for Cooking Brussels Sprouts with Water Chestnuts:

  • Choose firm, bright green Brussels sprouts. Avoid any that are yellowing or have brown spots.
  • Trim the Brussels sprouts by removing the tough outer leaves and slicing off the stem end.
  • Water chestnuts add a nice crunch to this dish. To prepare them, simply drain and rinse them before slicing.
  • Use a large skillet or wok to cook the Brussels sprouts. This will allow them to cook evenly.
  • Cook the Brussels sprouts over medium-high heat. This will help them to brown and caramelize.
  • Stir the Brussels sprouts frequently to prevent them from burning.
  • Add the water chestnuts and soy sauce towards the end of cooking. This will allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the Brussels sprouts immediately. They are best enjoyed hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

This simple yet flavorful dish is a great way to enjoy Brussels sprouts. The water chestnuts add a nice crunch and the soy sauce gives it a savory flavor. Brussels sprouts with water chestnuts is a healthy and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. So next time you are looking for a healthy and tasty side dish, give Brussels sprouts with water chestnuts a try. You won't be disappointed!

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