Brussels sprouts with chestnuts and bacon

Ingredients

• 2 - 3 cups brussels sprouts (depending on appetite)
• 1 cup cooked chestnuts (vacuum-packed or freshly roasted)
• 1 medium onion
• 4 rashers streaky or back bacon
• 1 ounce / 30 grams unsalted butter
• Salt (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Preparation ---

2. 2

   Peel the outer leaves from the brussels sprouts and optionally cut a cross into the base.

3. 3

   Peel the onion and chop it into half-inch pieces.

4. 4

   Cut the bacon into half-inch pieces.

5. 5

   Cut the chestnuts into quarters.

6. 6

   Place the cleaned brussels into a saucepan of lightly salted water. Bring to a boil and allow them to cook for 5 minutes or until they are cooked to your liking. Drain the brussels and transfer them to a dish while you cook the remaining ingredients.

7. 7

   Heat the butter in the same pan until it is foaming and then add the chopped onions. Turn the heat down to low and let the onions saute until they turn translucent.

8. 8

   Add the bacon and continue to fry until the bacon starts to crisp.

9. 9

   Stir in the chopped chestnuts and continue to fry until the chestnuts are heated through,

10. 10

    Return the brussels sprouts to the pan and continue to fry until the sprouts are hot. Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot with your roast dinner.