Description
Learn how to roast chestnuts in the oven for a delicious and easy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh chestnuts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut an X on the flat side of each chestnut with a sharp knife.
- Toss the chestnuts with olive oil and salt in a bowl.
- Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes until the shells open and the insides are tender.
- Let them cool slightly before peeling and serving.
Notes
- Use fresh chestnuts for best results.
- Cutting an X prevents them from exploding.
- Peel while warm for easier removal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: roast chestnuts, oven roasted chestnuts, easy chestnut recipe