Dan Roman’s Buttery Roasted Chestnuts in Foil

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…so you might not have an open fire, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have roasted chestnuts! Follow this recipe, and you won’t go wrong.

Ingredients

6 to 8 Servings

2

pounds fresh unshelled chestnuts

2-3

sprigs rosemary

1

/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

2

teaspoons (or more) kosher salt
of freshly grated nutmeg
Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 425°. Place a large sheet of foil on a rimmed baking sheet. Place chestnuts, flat side down, on a work surface. Using a utility knife or a sharp paring knife, carefully cut through the shell on the rounded side of each chestnut to score an X. Soak in a bowl of hot water for 1 minute (this helps them steam while roasting).

    Step 2

    Drain chestnuts and pat dry; place in a medium bowl. Add rosemary, butter, 2 teaspoons salt, and nutmeg. Season with pepper and toss to thoroughly coat. Arrange chestnuts in a single layer in center of foil (a few might overlap) and gather up edges of foil around chestnuts, leaving a large opening on top.

    Step 3

    Roast until the peel begins to curl up and chestnuts are cooked through, 30-45 minutes, depending on size and age of nuts.

    Step 4

    Transfer chestnuts to a platter, using a spatula to scrape in any butter and spices with them, and toss to coat. Season with more salt, if desired. Serve hot or warm.

Nutrition Per Serving

8 servings
1 serving contains: Calories (kcal) 430 Fat (g) 15 Saturated Fat (g) 9 Cholesterol (mg) 35 Carbohydrates (g) 69 Dietary Fiber (g) 7 Total Sugars (g) 14 Protein (g) 4 Sodium (mg) 550
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