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Comforting Chestnut Recipes to Warm up Your Winter

Comforting Chestnut Recipes to Warm up Your Winter

Have you heard? It’s chestnut season! If chestnuts are not already a staple in your cooking then take note. Not only are they packed with health benefits; high in fibre, low in fat and a good source of antioxidants, they're also delicious. At Merchant Gourmet, we’ve been champions of chestnuts for decades. So, here’s 10 of our favourite plant-based, chestnut recipes to carry you through the festive period.

How to Cook Chestnuts? 

If you’re wondering what to do with your chestnuts, you’re not alone! There are countless ways to prepare and enjoy this seasonal delight, and traditionally they have been cooked using roasting, boiling and baking. Roasting is a popular option—just pop them in a preheated oven and bake until tender. Alternatively, you can boil or steam them for a softer texture. 

The joy of our Merchant Gourmet Whole Chestnuts is that they don’t need to be cooked! They can be added straight into your recipe, or eaten straight from the pouch as a healthy snack!

Are Chestnuts Good for You?

Yes, chestnuts are a nutritious and healthy snack! Unlike most other nuts, chestnuts are low in fat and calories, making them a great option for those looking to manage their weight. They're also a good source of fibre, which supports digestion, and packed with vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium. Additionally, chestnuts are rich in antioxidants, which help protect the body from oxidative stress. 

Our chestnuts are also minimally processed with no added ingredients, so you can be totally guilt-free this season! 

Below are our go-to chestnut recipes, to get you ready for the Christmas season! 

Truffle & Black Garlic Chestnut Pate

We’re heading into the festive period which means only one thing: canapés! This chestnut pate flavoured with truffle and black garlic is rich, creamy and even yummier when served with sweet chutney. The perfect plant-based starter for your guests.

Chestnut Stuffing Rolls

Another classic canapé with a plant-based twist. Our chestnut stuffing is ready to bake meaning this recipe is pretty much as no-faff as it gets. In just 30 minutes you’ll have warming, bite-sized rolls ready to serve to guests.

chestnut stuffing rolls

Creamy Leek Mushroom and Chestnut Pie

There are few things more comforting than a pie. Leeks, mushrooms and chestnuts come together to create a creamy filling, topped with crispy puff pastry. This hearty pie is pure comfort food and a guaranteed crowdpleaser.

chestnut pie

Comforting Root Veg Bake with Stuffing Topping

Warming, baked veggies finished off with a crunchy chestnut topping. This is the ultimate comfort meal as the evenings get colder, especially when served with crispy roast potatoes and drizzled in gravy.

root veg pie

Chestnut & Mushroom Tart

The perfect centre piece for a weekend meal, with any leftovers providing you with the perfect packed lunch. The chestnuts and mushrooms perfectly complement one another and when encrusted in a herby plant-based pastry you really can’t go wrong!

tart

Spring Greens Veg and Chestnut Pie

Packed full of fibre, chestnuts are the ultimate hearty, plant-based pie pilling. Their creaminess is complimented with lots of vibrant veggies, not forgetting the silky sauce that ties it all together. An indisputable crowd pleaser.

Spiced Grains & Chestnut Mushroom Wellington

Wellingtons are always sure to wow those round the table. This plant-based one is bursting with sweetly spiced grains and chestnuts and rich, earthy mushrooms. Serve it as a proud centrepiece to your roast and accompany with all your favourite trimmings.

wellington

Shredded Leeks with Mustard & Chestnuts

A convenient and super easy side for your roasts that by no means compromises on flavour. In just 20 minutes have yourselves a dish packed with flavour and texture to carry the centrepiece of your roast.

Winter Spiced Plum & Chestnut Pudding

This comforting pud is brimming with winter spices and creamy chestnuts. Perhaps even more importantly it’s fuss-free. Either prep ahead or whip this up in just 30 minutes and enjoy the seasonal smells transform your kitchen into a Christmas grotto.  

plum pudding

Salted Caramel Meringue with Chestnut Cream

The plant-based chestnut cream perfectly finishes off these sticky, salted caramel meringues. In moments when you’re feeling especially decadent, try sandwiching them together so the chestnut cream starts to ooze out. Yum.  

meringue

 

Pear & Chestnut Cake with Salted Caramel

A cake that’s warming, indulgent and, you guessed it, packed with chestnuts! Hints of spice and sweet pear run through the sponge and it’s even more delicious when served with a dollop of ice-cream. This recipe can be both the showstopper finale to your dinner party menu, or a wonderful answer to your cosy night in.

Cook smarter Not Harder with Merchant Gourmet

Like what you see? We have loads more where this came from. Our full recipes collection features all our wonderful products. We want to help you make nutritious, great tasting food in less time, so whether it’s with our pulses and grains, meals in minutes or delicious rice - make everyday a little more gourmet.