Roasted Chestnut Pate

Chestnuts have been a staple food in many cultures for centuries and are often associated with autumn and winter festivities.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Roasted Chestnut Pate

Cooking Method: Blending, Roasting Cuisine: French Courses: Any, Appetizer, Spread Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 12 ounce Chestnuts
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Thyme leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Make a small incision on each chestnut to prevent them from exploding while roasting.
3. Place the chestnuts on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the shells start to peel back.
4. Remove the chestnuts from the oven and let them cool slightly.
5. Peel the chestnuts, ensuring to remove both the outer shell and inner skin.
6. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until translucent.
7. Add the peeled chestnuts, thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
8. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
9. Add lemon juice and parsley to the blended mixture and pulse a few times to combine.
10. Transfer the pate to a serving dish and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
11. Serve the roasted chestnut pate chilled with toasted bread or crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 5g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.