Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts Recipe

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Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 lb chestnuts
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste)

Directions:

  1. Clean Brussels sprouts, removing any wilted leaves.
  2. Cook, uncovered in a large amount of rapidly boiling water until tender, about eight to ten minutes.
  3. Drain, saving one cup of the cooking water.
  4. Shell and blanch the chestnuts; cook in boiling salted water until chestnuts are tender.
  5. Brown two tablespoons butter, add sugar and cooked chestnuts; stir constantly until chestnuts are well browned.
  6. Heat two tablespoons butter; add flour and brown slightly.
  7. Add the one cup reserved Brussels sprouts cooking water gradually, stirring constantly and cook until smooth.
  8. Combine chestnuts and sprouts, season with salt and heat through.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 190.8 Kcal (799 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.36g 13%
Cholesterol 20.34mg 7%
Sodium 439.22mg 18%
Potassium 402.56mg 9%
Total Carbs 26.18g 9%
Sugars 1.99g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.52g 10%
Protein 3.56g 7%
Vitamin C 63.5mg 106%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 38.6mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 173.12 Kcal (725 kJ)
Calories from fat 68.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.59g 13%
Cholesterol 18.45mg 7%
Sodium 398.51mg 18%
Potassium 365.25mg 9%
Total Carbs 23.76g 9%
Sugars 1.81g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.29g 10%
Protein 3.23g 7%
Vitamin C 57.6mg 106%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 35mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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