Christmas Sprouts!

• 1 bunch Peeled and washed sprouts
• 30 grams Unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp Chestnut puree
• 1/2 tsp Allspice
• 4 Cardamom pods
• 1 dash Olive oil
• 1/2 dozen Smoked bacon lardons

1. Cut the sprouts in half, blanch for 2 minutes in boiling salted water, drain and place in roasting dish.
2. Add the cardamom pods and the bacon lardons to the dish.
3. In a small pan, melt the butter, add the allspice, a bit of the olive oil and chestnut puree stirring so as not to burn the butter.
4. Turn off the heat and set aside.
5. This is a basic chestnut butter (see photo) which can be used in a variety of ways.
6. Add the sauce to the sprouts and toss together.
7. Pour the remaining olive oil over the top and roast in the oven for 20 mins.

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Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/349293-christmas-sprouts (may not work)