How to Blanch and Shell Chestnuts Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb chestnuts
water

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450°F.
Place chestnuts in cold water; discard those that float.
Dry and slit each shell 1/2 to 3/4 inch on each side.
Place in a saucepan, add oil and shake pan over heat for five minutes.
Roast in oven for another five minutes.
When cool enough to handle, remove shells and brown skin underneath with a sharp paring knife.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	169.31 Kcal (709 kJ)
Calories from fat	6.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.76g	1%
Sodium	2.27mg	0%
Potassium	337.86mg	7%
Total Carbs	37.04g	12%
Protein	3.02g	6%
Vitamin C	27.2mg	45%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	13.6mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	224 Kcal (938 kJ)
Calories from fat	9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1g	1%
Sodium	3mg	0%
Potassium	447mg	7%
Total Carbs	49g	12%
Protein	4g	6%
Vitamin C	36mg	45%
Iron	1mg	4%
Calcium	18mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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