Brussels sprouts with chestnuts
Brussels sprouts with chestnuts is a savory side dish featuring pan-roasted or braised Brussels sprouts combined with sweet, tender chestnuts. It typically includes ingredients like butter, garlic, and herbs such as thyme or rosemary, and is a popular autumn or winter dish in European and North American cuisines.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is moderate in carbohydrates, primarily from the chestnuts, and provides a good amount of dietary fiber and vitamin C from the Brussels sprouts. A typical serving contains around 150-200 calories, with minimal fat unless prepared with added butter or oil.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 5.5 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 40 mg |
| Vitamin C | 120 mg |
| Vitamin K | 200 mcg |
| Folate | 100 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg |
| Potassium | 600 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Iron | 2.0 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
Per 1 cup (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The pairing of earthy Brussels sprouts with naturally sweet chestnuts creates a unique flavor contrast that highlights seasonal produce. Nutritionally, Brussels sprouts are a cruciferous vegetable known for their high vitamin K content, while chestnuts offer a rare nut-like source of complex carbs among nuts.
