Chestnuts Oven Baked or Fire Roasted

Posted on May 19 2015 - 9:51pm by Marianne

We really enjoy our chestnuts in Autumn and Winter, especially when we can pick them ourselves (weather permitted) at Sassafras Nuts. Chestnuts contain about 52% water by weight and are the only nut to contain vitamin C, which does deplete once heated.  Chestnuts are high in  starchy carbohydrates (like that of a potato) and contain very little fat.  They are treated as a treat and sometimes made into flour for breads and cakes. We enjoy them roasted, oven baked and even made into a soup. Can you enjoy chestnuts during a Whole30? You can eat chestnuts, but they are best consumed in moderation.  Roasted Chestnuts

Fire Roasted Chestnuts
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Ingredients
  1. Desired amount of Chestnuts scored with an X on one flat side.
Instructions
  1. We use an old wok with holes on the base made with an electric drill, so the flames can reach the chestnuts and give a real charred flavour and look.
  2. Frequently turn/toss prepared chestnuts over a flame in a pan with holes, until shells have blackened and starts to open and the flesh is soft.
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Oven Baked Chestnuts
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
30 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
30 min
Ingredients
  1. Desired amount of Chestnuts scored with an X on one flat side.
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees (392F)
  2. Prepare chestnuts by scoring a X on one flat side of the chestnut, but not too deep.
  3. Lay them on a flat baking tray with the cut side facing up and bake for 20-30 mins until the shells starts to separate from the flesh.
  4. Once cooked, you can wrap them in a tea towel. Then remove the outer shell and inner brown skin with your hands while still warm.
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Marianne found success with Paleo eating when she did a Whole 30 challenge with her husband in 2014. She hit her goal weight and improved her health and wellbeing. Marianne started giving Paleo makeovers to many of her families' traditional recipes and decided to share it with everyone on her Gusto Paleo blog.

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