Some holiday foods are vegan, while many others are not. Luckily, roasted chestnuts are a simple snack everyone can enjoy.
I am wrapped up in a blanket munching on freshly-roasted chestnuts - a must of the holiday season. This “recipe” is so simple, it’s almost not a recipe. What it is, however, is a darn good snack or appetizer that comes with the added benefit of warming up your kitchen while it cooks.
Chestnuts are deliciously low in fat, making them a reasonable holiday indulgence in a season of overeating.
For those of you lucky enough to have wood stoves or open fires, simply use a heavy, heat-proof pan, cut the “X’s and watch the nuts carefully.
Roasted Chestnuts Recipe
Oven Method
Ingredient:
- Fresh chestnuts, in shell, as many as you like. Choose nuts that are firm and shiny; discard any soft nuts. Chestnuts tend to mould easily – so the fresher, the better.
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Move the oven rack to a higher level to enhance the roasted flavour.
- Cut an “X” in the flesh of the flat side of each nut to allow steam to escape.
- Place nuts of baking tray and bake/roast 15 minutes.
- Let cool before eating. Peel off the shells starting at the “X”, making sure to get the hairy skin off as well.
Cozy up with a blanket and a hot chocolate or holiday beverage and enjoy!
