Glazed Brussels Sprouts, Carrots and Chestnuts could almost be dessert! They are sweet, delicious and look beautiful on a plate!
I usually buy fresh brussels sprouts and peel them back; but buying packaged ones saves a lot of time and handwork. To be honest, they’re equally delicious. Fresh organic carrots peeled and cut into one inch logs have more flavor than a bag of baby carrots; but again, if time and handwork are an issue, a bag of baby carrots will do the trick. I stopped peeling fresh chestnuts eons ago- just too much work. Packaged or bottled plain roasted chestnuts are delicious.
Glazed Brussels Sprouts, Carrots and Chestnuts are perfect for Thanksgiving, Passover or really any time of year. For another recipe with Brussels Sprouts with a totally different flavor profile, try Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts and Dill.
Note: I use coconut oil in this recipe. Olive oil, Avocado Oil, or Grapeseed Oil are perfect substitutes if any of your guests are allergic to coconut. Chestnuts are also something to check on for allergies. My older Grandchildren can enjoy coconuts but not chestnuts. I glaze the Brussels Sprouts and carrots alone for them.
Prep time-15-30 minutes depending on whether you peel back the Brussels Sprouts and peel the carrots.
Glazed Brussel Sprouts, Carrots and Chestnuts
By Published: March 4, 2016
Yield:
- 16 Servings
Ingredients
- 60 small brussels sprouts
- 1 pound organic carrots cut into logs or packaged baby carrots
- 9 ounces peeled packaged/bottled chestnuts
- 4 ounces coconut oil
- 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup apple juice
Equipment
- 1 large skillet with cover
- 1 large mixing bowl
Directions
- For large brussel sprouts: peel back all the dark leaves until you see the pale green ones. Trim the stems and cut an X in each one. Soak in salted water for 30 minutes and drain.
For baby brussel sprouts: trim the stems and soak for 30 minutes in salted water and drain.
- Fill skillet with one inch of water. Bring to a boil. Add the brussels sprouts. Reduce to a simmer. Cover skillet and steam about 4 minutes for baby sprouts, eight minutes for larger ones. Uncover the skillet after 2-3 minutes and check the color of the sprouts. You want them to be bright green and just crisp tender. Drain sprouts and cover them with ice to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
- Refill skillet with one inch of water and bring to a boil. Add carrots, reduce to a simmer and cover skillet. Steam carrots for eight minutes and drain. Add to brussels sprouts.
- Add coconut oil to skillet . Add light brown sugar and stir until completely melted. Add brussels sprouts, carrots and chestnuts. Stir until vegetables are covered with the melted sugar. Pour in apple juice and simmer until almost all the liquid has evaporated and vegetables are glazed. Serve hot.
