Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts Recipe). Although Brussels sprouts are often included in holiday menus, this fiber-rich vegetable deserves to be included in meals all winter long. Preparation Time: 20 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

Brief

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 - 1/2 cup servings

Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts Recipe

Ingredients

3 cups Brussels sprouts

1 cup chestnuts

peeled

1 large oranges

peeled and segmented

½ cup low fat

low sodium chicken broth

1 tablespoon canola oil

salt and pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Trim each sprout by cutting a little piece off the bottom. With a small paring knife make an X in the top of the sprout. Repeat with all sprouts and place in steamer over 2 inches of boiling water. Steam the sprouts covered for about 10 minutes or until tender.

Step 3

Remove sprouts from pot and allow to cool. Cut each sprout in half and place in a casserole dish. Layer the chestnuts on top of the sprouts. Place the oranges on top of the chestnuts. If using whole roasted chestnuts follow instructions in step 4

Step 4

Add the broth and pour over all ingredients. Drizzle the casserole with oil. Grind in pepper and salt. Bake for 15 minutes or until oranges are soft.

Step 5

To roast whole chestnuts: Mark an X on the rounded side of each chestnut with a pairing knife. Place all the chestnuts on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 30 minutes or until soft. Let cool. Peel trying to keep the chestnuts as whole as possible.

Nutritional Information

Brussels Sprouts and Chestnuts Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 102.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.4g 5%

Carbohydrates: 18.2g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Sugars: 6.4g

Fat: 2.8g 4%

Saturated Fat: 0.3g 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 463.7IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.2mg 9%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 64.7mg 108%

Folate: 49.9mcg 13%

Calcium: 36.5mg 4%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 20.5mg 7%

Potassium: 358.4mg 10%

Sodium: 43.7mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 25.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.