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Glazed Chestnuts with Haricots Verts Recipe

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Glazed Chestnuts with Haricots Verts
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Ingredients
6
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Nutrition
242
Calories
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Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup finely chopped shallot
  • 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter
  • 1 (14- to 15-oz) jar whole roasted chestnuts * (3 cups)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup sortilege maple liqueur**, or 1/4 cup canadian whiskey stirred together with 1 tbsp pure maple syrup

Directions:

  1. Cook shallot in 2 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add chestnuts, broth, and liqueur and simmer, swirling skillet occasionally, until liquid is evaporated and chestnuts are glazed, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat and keep warm.
  2. Cook beans in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water , uncovered, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain in a colander, then transfer beans with tongs to a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Drain well.
  3. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until lightly browned. Add beans and toss until heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Serve beans topped with chestnuts.
  5. *Available at some supermarkets and specialty foods shops.
  6. **Available at Laird & Co. (877-438-5247).
  7. Cooks' notes: • Chestnuts can be glazed 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Stir in 3 tablespoons additional chicken broth or water and reheat over low heat. • Haricots verts can be boiled 1 day ahead and chilled in a sealed plastic bag lined with paper towels. Bring to room temperature before proceeding. *Available at some supermarkets and specialty foods shops. **Available at Laird & Co. (877-438-5247).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 242.19 Kcal (1014 kJ)
Calories from fat 108.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.02g 18%
Cholesterol 30.5mg 10%
Sodium 61.64mg 3%
Potassium 290.74mg 6%
Total Carbs 29.9g 10%
Sugars 1.66g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.33g 5%
Protein 2.47g 5%
Vitamin C 21.8mg 36%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 23.6mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 119.89 Kcal (502 kJ)
Calories from fat 53.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.95g 18%
Cholesterol 15.1mg 10%
Sodium 30.51mg 3%
Potassium 143.93mg 6%
Total Carbs 14.8g 10%
Sugars 0.82g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.66g 5%
Protein 1.22g 5%
Vitamin C 10.8mg 36%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.6mg 6%
Calcium 11.7mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.6
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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