Creamed sprouts

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Go on, add a touch of crème fraîche and some juicy bacon to your sprouts and give them a wicked edge, it’s Christmas

Prep:20 mins
Cook:15 mins

Serves 6
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 192
fat 10g
saturates 4g
carbs 18g
sugars 7g
fibre 7g
protein 9g
salt 0.72g

Ingredients

750g Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved if large
8 rashers smoked streaky bacon, cut into small chunks
200g/7oz chestnut halves, roughly chopped
6 tbsp half-fat crème fraîche

Method

Cook the Brussels sprouts in a saucepan of boiling salted water for 8-10 mins until tender, then drain and cool in iced water or under the cold tap. Drain well.
Fry bacon gently in a large frying pan for 4 mins until starting to crisp, then throw in the chestnut pieces and cook until toasted. Add the sprouts and crème fraîche, season, then turn the heat up to boil the cream until it coats the sprouts. Tip into a serving dish and serve straight away.