Festive Brussels Sprouts -

Festive Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

450g/1lb Brussels sprouts
225g/8oz/1¼ cups fresh chestnuts, roughly chopped
60ml/4 tablespoons water
Salt
30g/1oz/2 tablespoons butter
2.5ml/ ½ teaspoon aniseed
Freshly ground black pepper

Details

Serves: 4

Method

Remove outer leaves from the sprouts, if necessary, and cut a cross in the bottom of each.

Put the chestnuts in a casserole with the water and salt. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 minutes. Add the sprouts, cover and cook for 7-8 minutes until tender, stirring once. Drain well.

Put the butter in a small bowl and cook on HIGH for 30 seconds until melted. Stir in the aniseed and pepper. Pour the melted butter over the sprouts and toss to serve.

Note: To remove the chestnut shells, cut a slit in the base of each chestnut and cook, a few at a time, on HIGH for 2-3 minutes then remove shells.

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Microwave cooking time: 10 minutes

Related food category:

• Vegetable Dishes
• Vegetable and Side Dishes