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Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire Recipe
If you are familiar with the Christmas song “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire”, then try making this special treat at home this year! Roasted Chestnuts are a great holiday appetizer and a healthy snack that’s sweet with a nutty flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 222 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh chestnuts in the shell (make sure to use the edible variety)
- optional seasoning
Instructions
- Start a fireplace, campfire or open fire pit. You’ll need to move things around so that there is a bed of coals that the pan can rest on.
- Rinse off the dirt from chestnuts and cut through the shell on the rounded side to score an "X".
- Add scored chestnuts to the roasting pan in a single layer.
- Place the pan on the coal for about 15-20 minutes, stirring from time to time.
- Remove them from the pan and keep warm in a tea towel for 5-10 minutes before peeling.
- Peel the roasted chesnuts and serve immedietely.
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Notes
- You can add seasonings to your chestnuts if you wish. Some good options include honey, salt, and melted butter.
Nutrition Information
Calories
222kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
2mg
(0%)
Potassium
549mg
(16%)
Vitamin A
29IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 222kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 549mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 29IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.