Festive Brussels Sprouts

Festive Brussels Sprouts

These Festive Brussels Sprouts are packed with some of the most delicious holiday flavours. Chestnuts, ham, prosciutto, cranberries, rosemary, and nutmeg make these spouts a perfect Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish.

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Festive Brussels Sprouts

Hello everyone – happy Monday! I hope you enjoyed your weekend, and you’re ready to tackle new week.

Today I would like to share with you these Festive Brussels Sprout. And with American Thanksgiving around the corner, I hope you consider making this side dish. But since this dish is filling, you can totally enjoy it as the main course for your lunch or dinner.

Festive Brussels Sprouts

Since the brussels sprouts are shredded here, the dish is a breeze to make. It combines many festive flavours such as chestnuts, prosciutto, fresh and dried cranberries, rosemary, and nutmeg. I also added some cooked lean ham simply because we had some, but you can skip it if you want to make it lighter. Cranberries and pomegranate arils add the final touch to that festive look.

It is a large dish that will serve at least 8 as a side dish (or at least 4 as the main course). So if you don’t need so much, you can easily cut the recipe in half.

And if you are looking for more festive ideas, you can also check this Braised Red Cabbage. And don’t forget to check my previous post for Chestnut Chocolate Truffles if you missed it, too.

I hope you like these Festive Brussels Sprouts, and you will give it a try. If you make it, let me know in this post or send me an Instagram message or share you photos adding the hashtag #havocinthekitchen.

Cheers!

Festive Brussels Sprouts
Festive Brussels Sprouts

Festive Brussels Sprouts

Recipe by Ben | Havocinthekitchen
Servings

4-8

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

25

minutes

These Festive Brussels Sprouts are packed with some of the most delicious holiday flavours. Chestnuts, ham, prosciutto, cranberries, rosemary, and nutmeg make these spouts a perfect Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. olive oil

  • 1 large onion, sliced

  • about 2 lb. Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed then shredded or halved

  • 150-200 gr. cooked lean ham, cubed

  • 150-200 gr. cooked and peeled chestnuts (I used vacuum-packed)

  • 3-4 prosciutto slices (about 50 gr.), thinly sliced

  • 1 tbsp. minced fresh rosemary

  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries

  • 1/2 cup fresh (or frozen) cranberries

  • 1-2 tbsp. maple syrup

  • 1/2 whole nutmeg, freshly grated

  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika

  • 1/8 tsp. chipotle powder

  • salt, optional, if needed

  • about 2/3 cup of water (or vegetable stock)

  • 1/4 cup pomegranate arils, for serving (optional)

Directions

  • Into a large pan add the olive oil and cook the onions over low-medium heat, 5 minutes.
  • Add the shredded Brussels sprouts and cook, occasionally stirring, 5-7 minutes until start to brown.
  • Add the prosciutto, ham (if using), chestnuts, dried cranberries, rosemary, and spices. Cook 2-3 minutes.
  • Add water (or you can use stock) in 2-3 settings (waiting until the previously added liquid has mostly evaporated) and cook over high medium for about 8 minutes or until the sprouts are almost soft.
  • Stir in the maple syrup and fresh (or frozen) cranberries. Cook 1 minute and off the heat. Let it cool, covered, for 5-10 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with the pomegranate arils. Enjoy!

20 thoughts on “Festive Brussels Sprouts

  1. Valentina says:

    If I’d seen this before Thanksgiving I would have made it. I will try it in the next few weeks. I’ve been having so much fun cooking with chestnuts! I bet their subtle sweetness with the salty prosciutto is great. Festive indeed! :-) ~Valentina

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