Pan-fried Brussels sprouts with chestnuts and apples

Pan-fried Brussels sprouts with chestnuts and apples, shallot, thyme and apple cider vinegar. A family-friendly vegan side for St Martin's goose and for autumn dinners.

At a glance

• Serves 4
• Prep time: 15 min
• Cooking time: 15 min
• Total time: 30 min
• Calories: 210 kcal per serving
• Protein: 6 g
• Fat: 6 g
• Carbs: 28 g

Ingredients

• 500g Brussels sprouts
• 200g cooked chestnuts
• 1 apple
• 1 shallot
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 pinch of pepper
• 1 pinch of nutmeg

Method

You’ll need: frying pan · saucepan · chopping board · knife · sieve · spatula

1. Trim the Brussels sprouts, halve them and parboil in salted water for 5 minutes. Drain well.
2. Halve the chestnuts. Quarter the apple, remove the core and cut into wedges. Dice the shallot.
3. Fry the sprouts cut side down in the olive oil for 5 minutes until browned.
4. Add the shallot, chestnuts and apple and fry everything for 4 minutes, turning.
5. Deglaze with the apple cider vinegar and season with thyme, salt, pepper and nutmeg.
6. Serve the sprouts as a side with goose, duck or turkey.

Good to know

Brussels sprouts, chestnuts and apples are all in season in November and end up together in one pan here. The sprouts brown on their cut side, and the roasted flavours soften their bitterness. A side for St Martin's goose that becomes dinner with a fried egg.

Swaps

Chestnuts → walnuts (contains tree nuts). Apple → pear. Olive oil → butter (no longer vegan). Apple cider vinegar → lemon juice.

Cooking tips

Only trim a thin slice off the stalk, otherwise the leaves fall apart. Pre-cooked chestnuts from a packet save you the peeling.

Storage

Keeps for 2 days in the fridge; warm through briefly in the frying pan.

Allergens

Vegan, gluten-free, no milk, egg or nuts. Fine for children and in pregnancy (any fried egg cooked firm).

Frequently asked questions

How long do pan-fried Brussels sprouts keep in the fridge?

Keeps for 2 days in the fridge; warm through briefly in the frying pan.

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