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.
Ingredients
- 16 ounce Chestnuts
- 1 cup Cherries
- 2 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut a small 'X' on the flat side of each chestnut.
- Place the chestnuts on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, until the shells open.
- Remove the chestnuts from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Peel the chestnuts while they are still warm.
- In a large bowl, combine the peeled chestnuts, cherries, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme.
- Toss everything together until well coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and roast for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- 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.