Roasted brussels sprouts with bacon & chestnuts

• brussels sprouts↗1.5 kg kg

  trimmed

• vacuum-packed chestnuts200g g

  roughly chopped in half

• smoked bacon lardons↗200g g
• vegetable oil↗1 tsp tsp

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Bring a large pan of water to the boil, add the brussels sprouts and cook for 5 mins. Drain and refresh in cold water.

2. 2

   Toss the sprouts with all the other ingredients in a bowl and season with a pinch of salt and a good grinding of black pepper. Tip onto a large baking tray in a single layer. Put in the oven and roast for 30 mins, tossing halfway through, until the bacon is crispy and the sprouts are golden and tender.