Description
Tender Brussels sprouts roasted with chestnuts create a hearty and flavorful side dish perfect for fall and holiday meals. Sweet, nutty, and lightly caramelized, it’s a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 1 cup cooked chestnuts, halved or chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss Brussels sprouts and chestnuts with olive oil, maple syrup, salt, pepper, and nutmeg if using.
- Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until Brussels sprouts are tender and chestnuts are lightly caramelized.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
For extra flavor, drizzle with a little balsamic glaze before serving. You can also add dried cranberries or sautéed shallots for more complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: brussels sprouts with chestnuts, fall side dish, roasted vegetables, holiday side