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speck wrapped chestnuts

Italian Speck Wrapped Chestnuts

Silvana Nava
Italian Speck Wrapped Chestnuts are the perfect fall finger food, especially when sweet chestnuts come into season.
This simple yet flavorful dish brings together the rich, smoky taste of speck, a famous Italian ham from the South Tyrol region, and the natural sweetness of chestnuts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 197 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 20 chestnuts - cooked and peeled
  • 10 slices speck
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil - extra virgin

Instructions
 

  • Start by placing the slices of speck on a cutting board, one at a time. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut each slice in half lengthwise. This will give you long, thin pieces to wrap around the chestnuts.
  • Next, take each chestnut and wrap it in half of the speck slice.
  • Roll the speck tightly around the chestnut to make sure it holds together. Continue this process until all of the chestnuts are wrapped in speck.
  • Line an oven dish with a sheet of baking paper to prevent sticking. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) so it’s ready for baking when you finish preparing the chestnuts.
  • Arrange the speck-wrapped chestnuts in the baking dish, leaving a little space between each one.
  • Sprinkle a few rosemary needles over them to add a fragrant flavor. Then, drizzle a small amount of extra virgin olive oil over the chestnuts to help them crisp up while baking.
  • Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until you see the speck becoming crispy.
  • Once done, take the chestnuts out of the oven and transfer them to a serving plate. Garnish with a few sprigs of fresh rosemary for extra aroma and serve immediately while still warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 133mgPotassium: 243mgFiber: 0.01gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bacon wrapped chestnuts, speck wrapped chestnuts
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