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Thanksgiving Chestnuts





Yields
Makes 10 to 12 servings

Notes: To use fresh chestnuts, you'll need about 1 1/2 pounds. Cut an X through shell on flat side. Immerse in boiling water and simmer 10 minutes. Drain, and while nuts are warm and wet, use a small knife to pull off shell and dark membrane. Or buy peeled, cooked chestnuts canned (in water), frozen, or in shelf-stable packaging. The chestnuts roast in the turkey drippings.

 3 cups cooked, peeled chestnuts (see notes)
  Salt and pepper
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Place chestnuts in pan around your Thanksgiving turkey during the last hour the turkey roasts. Bake in 325° to 350° oven about 1 hour, turning chestnuts occasionally in turkey juices. With a slotted spoon, transfer chestnuts to a serving dish. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories94
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.2g2%

Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.4mg1%
Sodium 0.7mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 19g7%

Dietary Fiber 4.2g15%
Protein 1.7g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.