Chestnut Brussel Sprouts and Pancetta
Ingredients
- 300g of fresh chestnuts
- extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 50g pancetta
- 350g Brussels sprouts
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper
- 100g fresh chestnuts = approx 65g frozen peeled.
Method
Score chestnuts and place them in a pot of cold water with a couple of pinches of salt. Bring to boil then drain immediately. Allow to cool a little then peel. In a pan heat extra virgin olive oil. Add onion, garlic, pancetta, Brussels sprouts and the chestnuts. Lightly fry for 8 minutes till the Brussels sprouts soften. Add parsley, with salt and pepper and serve.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
8 mins
Serves
6 – 8