Cherry Balsamic Chestnuts
Chestnuts are not actually nuts, but rather seeds of a type of tree called Castanea.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.
Cherry Balsamic Chestnuts
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Cut a small 'X' on the flat side of each chestnut.
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Place the chestnuts on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, until the shells open.
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Remove the chestnuts from the oven and let them cool slightly.
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Peel the chestnuts while they are still warm.
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In a large bowl, combine the peeled chestnuts, cherries, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme.
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Toss everything together until well coated.
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Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and roast for an additional 5 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Enjoy your delicious Cherry Balsamic Chestnuts!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Sugars 12g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
