Chestnut and pumpkin cream

– Ingredients: pumpkin, onion, chestnuts, stock and spices to taste.

- Preparation: boil the chestnuts for 15-20 minutes. In a pot, fry the onion and then add the pumpkin and the vegetable broth, boil for 20-30 minutes. Add the chestnuts and the spices and grind everything together.

Chestnut and mushroom risotto

– Ingredients: rice, various mushrooms, cooked and peeled chestnuts (boiled for 15-20 minutes), onion, garlic, white wine, vegetable broth (1L per 300 g of rice), butter, Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper taste

- Preparation: melt the butter and fry the onion and garlic. Then, add the rice and toast for a few minutes, until it is slightly golden. Add a glass of white wine and let it evaporate completely. Then, start adding the stock (add a glass, and keep stirring, wait until all the stock has evaporated before adding another glass). When the risotto is half cooked, add the mushrooms and chestnuts. When the rice is cooked, remove the pot from the heat and add the butter and Parmesan cheese, mix well so that it melts and add the spices to taste.

Chestnuts are a versatile and nutritious food, so they deserve a place in our diet. In addition to their taste, they bring us numerous benefits for our health. Encourage yourself to incorporate them into your dishes and enjoy all their properties!