Monday, February 15, 2010

















Italian Brussels Sprouts

12-15 fresh chestnuts

1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 pounds of Brussels sprouts, trimmed

Juice and grated zest of 1 lemon

2 cups vegetable broth or vegetable stock (no added salt)

Make a slit in the flat side of each chestnut. Cook in boiling water over high heat for 15 minutes. Drain the chestnuts, wrap in a towel to keep them warm, and set aside 10 minutes. Peel off both the hard outer shell and the inner papery layer. Set chestnuts aside. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes. Add sprouts and cook, stirring to combine. Add chestnuts and broth, cover and simmer over low heat until sprouts are just tender, 10-12 minutes. Simmer 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and drain well if any liquid remains. Stir in lemon juice and zest and transfer to a serving bowl, serve warm.


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