Roasted Chestnut Pate

Velvety, nutty, and utterly irresistible, Roasted Chestnut Pâté is the ultimate centerpiece for your next holiday spread or elegant dinner party. This luxurious vegetarian pâté showcases the natural sweetness of roasted chestnuts, enhanced by the savory depth of sautéed shallots, garlic, and fresh thyme. Blended to creamy perfection with a touch of heavy cream and butter, it’s the ideal spread for crusty bread, crackers, or fresh vegetable crudités. With its combination of rustic simplicity and gourmet flair, this seasonal appetizer is as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for entertaining, it’s easy to prepare and sure to impress guests with its rich, earthy flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 250 grams Chestnuts
• 50 grams Unsalted butter
• 1 medium Shallot
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
• 150 milliliters Vegetable stock
• 50 milliliters Heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).

Step 2

Score the chestnuts with an 'X' on the flat side using a sharp knife to prevent them from bursting during roasting.

Step 3

Spread the chestnuts on a baking tray, ensuring they are evenly spaced, and roast them in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the shells begin to peel back and the flesh is tender.

Step 4

Remove the roasted chestnuts from the oven and let them cool slightly. Peel off the shells and skins while still warm and set aside.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Finely chop the shallot and garlic, then sauté them in the skillet until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Add the roasted chestnuts, fresh thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow it to cook gently for about 5 minutes until the chestnuts are very soft and the stock has reduced slightly.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the contents to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

Step 9

Add the heavy cream and unsalted butter to the blender and blend again until the pate is creamy and well combined.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary with more salt or pepper.

Step 11

Transfer the roasted chestnut pate to a serving dish or ramekin and allow it to cool to room temperature. Optionally, chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to let the flavors meld further.

Step 12

Serve the pate with crackers, fresh bread, or vegetable crudités. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	559.4 grams (559.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1360

Total Fat 80.30g	103%
Saturated Fat 38.50g	193%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 161mg	54%
Sodium 1569mg	68%
Total Carbohydrate 149.80g	54%
Dietary Fiber 16.00g	57%
Total Sugars 31.90g
Protein 12.00g	24%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 130mg	10%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 1875mg	40%

*The % Daily Value 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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.8%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 43.7%