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Roasted Chestnuts

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There’s something so comforting about the smell of roasted chestnuts. I love chowing on warm, smoky, brain-shaped nuggets in the wintertime–wouldn’t you agree?

We used to roast chestnuts in the oven but they’re a pain to peel. However, if you toss them on a hot grill outside, the nuts roast in about 5 minutes and the crispy charred skins fall right off. I’ll gladly freeze my ass off outside for a few minutes if the reward is a bowl of piping hot roasted chestnuts.

Time to make Roasted Chestnuts!

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds of chestnuts

Method:

Use a sharp paring knife to cut an “X” on the flat side of each one…

Someone carving an X into a chestnut with a knife.

…and toss them right on the grates of a gas grill set on high.

Roasting chestnuts on a gas grill.

Constantly flip the chestnuts for about 5 minutes or until they’re charred.

Charred and roasted chestnuts in a bowl.

Peel them while they’re still warm and try to save some for the other noshers.

Someone peeling the skin off of a roasted chestnut.

No fuss, no muss!

A pile of roasted chestnuts on a cutting board.


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Roasted chestnuts
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Roasted Chesnuts

I love chowing on warm, smoky, brain-shaped nuggets in the wintertime. There’s something so comforting about the smell of roasted chestnuts – don’t you agree? If you toss them on the grill, the skins will peel right off and it'll be even easier to munch down on these nuts!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten-free, paleo, Primal, Whole30
Servings: 4
Calories: 445kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pound chestnuts
US Customary - Metric

Instructions 

  • Use a sharp paring knife to cut an “X” on the flat side of each one and toss them right on the grates of a gas grill set on high.
  • Constantly flip the chestnuts for about 5 minutes or until they’re charred.
  • Peel the skin off the chestnuts while they're still warm.
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Nutrition

Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g
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