# Brussels sprouts with bacon and chestnuts

URL: https://gocutline.com/recipes/brussels-sprouts-bacon-chestnuts/

Brussels sprouts with bacon and chestnuts has about 170 kcal and 6 g of protein per serving, takes 25 minutes and serves 6. The side that converts people who say they hate sprouts.

| Per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 170 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 20 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Time | 25 minutes |
| Serves | 6 |

## Ingredients
- 600 g Brussels sprouts
- 100 g bacon
- 120 g cooked chestnuts
- Black pepper

## Steps
1. Trim and halve the sprouts. Boil them for 4 minutes, then drain.
2. Fry the bacon in a wide pan until crisp.
3. Add the sprouts cut side down and let them brown for 5 minutes.
4. Crumble in the chestnuts, warm through and season with pepper.

## Make it a block
Boil the sprouts a day ahead, and it takes ten minutes on the day. [Add it to your week in Cutline](https://app.gocutline.com/?plan=Cook%20brussels%20sprouts%20with%20bacon%20and%20chestnuts%2025%20min%20on%20Sunday%20at%2017): one click and the time is blocked.

*Calories and macros are approximate: calculated from standard values per 100 g (USDA FoodData Central) for the ingredients as listed. Brands differ.*

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