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roasted chestnuts recipe
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This easy roasted chestnuts recipe offers a warm, naturally sweet treat with a delightful earthy aroma. It’s perfect for busy parents, budget-conscious cooks, and anyone looking for a wholesome, seasonal snack, ensuring perfectly tender, easy-to-peel chestnuts every time.
Ingredients
- 1.1 lbs fresh chestnuts, unpeeled
- 2 cups cold water, for soaking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped, for garnish
- 0.5 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
- Score Chestnuts: Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Carefully score an ‘X’ into the flat side of each chestnut with a sharp paring knife, ensuring the cut penetrates the outer shell but not deep into the nut itself.
- Soak Chestnuts: Place scored chestnuts in a medium bowl and cover with 2 cups cold water. Let them soak for 30 minutes to soften shells and ensure a tender texture.
- Roast Chestnuts with Spices: Drain chestnuts thoroughly and pat very dry. Transfer to a large baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt, tossing to coat. Roast for 15 minutes in the preheated oven until shells begin to curl open. While roasting, combine 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 0.5 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary, 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder, and 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl. Remove baking sheet, sprinkle spice dust evenly over chestnuts, and toss gently. Return to oven for another 10-15 minutes, or until shells peel back significantly and flesh is tender.
- Cool and Serve: Remove roasted chestnuts from oven and let them cool for 5 minutes for easier handling and peeling. Serve immediately.
Notes
Look for organic and freshly harvested chestnuts for best flavor. For a simpler flavor, just use salt. Choose heavy, shiny, unblemished nuts. If chestnuts are hard to peel, wrap them in a clean kitchen towel for an extra 5-10 minutes right after roasting to steam further.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 125 g (approx. 10 chestnuts)
- Calories: 250 calories
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg