Broccoli With Bacon And Chestnuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.