Lemon-Rosemary Roasted Chestnuts

By ltrodrigu

What a great way to enjoy roasted chestnuts! These chestnuts are dotted with butter, sprinkled with rosemary, salt, and lemon zest, then roasted, resulting in a bright, herbaceous, and absolutely delicious snack.

Ingredients

• 1 pound, 2 ounces fresh chestnuts in their shells
• 2 1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
• 4 sprigs rosemary, chopped
• 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
• Zest of 1 lemon

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Use a sharp knife to carefully cut a cross on the round side of each chestnut. Place chestnuts in a baking dish, dot with butter and sprinkle with rosemary, salt and lemon zest.

Place chestnuts in oven and roast until golden and shells have opened slightly, 35-45 minutes. Serve warm, as a snack. Or peel off outer and inner skins and add to a salad.