Salt and Pepper Roasted Chesnuts
Salt and Pepper Roasted Chestnuts are easy to roast in your oven, and a delight to eat, thanks to their unique nutty flavor and soft texture.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- Hot water
- 2 pounds fresh chestnuts, in the shell
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons sea salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and set aside.
- In the meantime, bring a pot of water to a boil.
- Using a sharp paring knife, carefully cut through the shell on the rounded side of each chestnut and score an X.
- Place the scored chestnuts in the hot water and let sit for 1 minute.
- Drain the chestnuts and pat them dry.
- Put the chestnuts in a large bowl and add the melted butter; season with salt and pepper and mix and stir until thoroughly coated.
- Transfer the chestnuts to previously prepared baking sheet and arrange them in a single layer.
- Roast for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the peel begins to curl up and the chestnuts are cooked through. Roasting time will depend on the size of the chestnuts.
- Remove from oven.
- Season with more salt and pepper, if desired.
- Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 584mg | Potassium: 554mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
