Oven Roasted Chestnuts

Oven Roasted Chestnuts

ultimate Thanksgiving / Christmas vegan ingredient

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Prep Time: 44m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 59m
Temp.: 425 °F
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

222
Calories
1g
Fat
50g
Carbohydrates
1g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
2mg
Sodium
Oven Roasted Chestnuts

Recipe Description

In this recipe, I’m going to tell you how I make Oven Roasted Chestnuts. These roasted chestnuts are so easy to make. They smell absolutely amazing when they are cooking and they are a quintessential Thanksgiving and Christmas ingredient – especially for vegans!

You only need two ingredients to make these chestnuts, but you will need some additional equipment: a serrated bread knife, a cutting board, a saucepan, a mesh strainer, a slotted spoon and a baking sheet. Start by … And my top tip? Peel the chestnuts while they are still hot – it’s almost impossible to peel a cold chestnut!

To make this Oven Roasted Chestnuts, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Oven Roasted Chestnuts

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat the oven

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 425 °F.

  2. 2

    Prepare the chestnuts

    10 min
    Step 2 - Oven Roasted Chestnuts

    Slice each chestnut shell across the rounded top with a sharp serrated bread knife. You should be able to slice it in one swift motion but be careful because the shell of a chestnut is very slippy.

  3. 3

    Simmer chestnuts

    2 min
    Step 3 - Oven Roasted Chestnuts

    Place the chestnuts in a pan of boiling water. Bring to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Drain the water

    2 min
    Step 4 - Oven Roasted ChestnutsStep 4 - Oven Roasted Chestnuts

    Using a mesh strainer or slotted spoon, remove the chestnuts from saucepan. Drain any excess water and transfer the chestnuts to a baking sheet.

  5. 5

    Roast

    15 min
    Step 5 - Oven Roasted Chestnuts

    Place the baking sheet in the oven and roast for 15 minutes. When the chestnuts are ready, the shells will start to peel back where you sliced them with the bread knife.

  6. 6

    Steam

    15 min
    Step 6 - Oven Roasted Chestnuts

    Place the cooked chestnuts in a bowl. Cover the bowl for about 15 minutes to steam them, which will make them easier to peel at the end.

  7. 7

    Peel

    10 min
    Step 7 - Oven Roasted Chestnuts

    To peel, pull back the shell and slide the chestnut out. Remove the outer shell and the brown skin which covers the chestnuts. If any of the nuts are gooey or disintegrated inside, discard them as it means they have spoiled.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Oven Roasted Chestnuts

    Eat these roasted chestnuts while they are still warm or add them to stews, pasta dishes or desserts this winter.

These Oven Roasted Chestnuts require a bit of preparation but is totally worth it to fill your kitchen with the delicious aroma of roasting chestnuts. Try making them soon and come back to leave a comment below.

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Wanda
February 22, 2024
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Making these Oven Roasted Chestnuts was such a delightful experience. It reminded me of family gatherings during the holidays. The aroma filled the house and my hubby was so impressed with how easy it was. Just two simple ingredients made it a perfect vegan treat for our Thanksgiving feast.

Cynthia Palmer
October 31, 2023
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Yumm!

Emily
September 28, 2023
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I made these roasted chestnuts for my Thanksgiving dinner and they were a hit! The smell filled my home with warmth and nostalgia. It reminded me of my grandma's kitchen during the holidays. They were so simple to make too. I'll be making these every year from now on.

Iris Thompson
September 2, 2023
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Delicious and easy! These chestnuts brought back warm holiday memories from my childhood family gatherings. They were a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner. I never knew they could be this simple to make.

Ulyssa
August 6, 2023
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So easy, love.

Troy
July 20, 2023
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Totally nailed it! I made these for my buddies and they totally freaked out over how good they smelled and tasted. So easy to make, too! Just remember to peel 'em hot for best results. Epic snack for sure!

Emily
July 3, 2023
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Delicious! Made these for Thanksgiving and was blown away by the flavor. The warm aroma filled our home, making it feel so cozy. Everyone loved them, and we even talked about making them a new family tradition!

Tom Harris
May 31, 2023
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Delicious!

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