Thyme & Chestnut Roast Potatoes Recipe
Crispy and flavorful Thorn & Chestnut Roast Potatoes combine the earthy nuttiness of chestnuts with fragrant thyme to create a perfect side dish for any meal. Roasted to golden perfection with olive oil, these potatoes are a comforting and delicious addition to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1.5 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 cup cooked chestnuts, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, chopped
Oils and Seasonings
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot enough to crisp up the potatoes while roasting.
- Prepare the potatoes and chestnuts: Peel and chop the potatoes into evenly sized chunks for consistent cooking. Roughly chop the cooked chestnuts to mix well with the potatoes.
- Toss with olive oil and thyme: In a large bowl, combine the potatoes and chestnuts. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle the fresh thyme leaves, salt, and pepper. Toss everything until the potatoes and chestnuts are evenly coated.
- Roast: Spread the mixture on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes. Halfway through, turn the potatoes and chestnuts to ensure they brown evenly and get crispy on all sides.
- Check for doneness: The potatoes should be golden brown and crispy outside, soft inside, and chestnuts should be warmed through and slightly toasted.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with any additional fresh thyme if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Use waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for a creamy inside and crispy outside.
- If using raw chestnuts, roast or boil them first before chopping and adding.
- Adjust the amount of thyme to your personal taste.
- Make sure to evenly coat the potatoes with olive oil to help crisping during roasting.
- For extra crispiness, parboil the potatoes for 5-7 minutes before roasting.
Keywords: roast potatoes, chestnuts, thyme, side dish, vegetarian, holiday recipe
