Broccoli With Bacon And Chestnuts
- 2 large bunches broccoli
- 5 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 3/4 c. canned roasted and peeled chestnuts, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Cut the broccoli into florets, peel the stems and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices. In a heavy skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove from the pan and drain all but 1 Tbsp. fat. Add the olive oil and butter, heat until bubbly. Add the chestnuts and saut for 1 minute. Add the bacon and hold on low heat. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli and time for 5 minutes or until done to the desired tenderness. Drain well and put back into hot pan. Add the bacon-chestnut mixture to the broccoli; salt and pepper, toss and serve.
bunches broccoli, bacon, olive oil, butter, chestnuts, salt, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=25357 (may not work)