412 chestnut recipes

Crunchy Asian chicken salad loaded with toasted almonds, sesame seeds, water chestnuts, and crispy chow mein noodles in a sweet vinegar dressing. No cooking required.

Leftover chicken gets a glow-up with curry, lemon, and crunchy water chestnuts in this freezer-friendly casserole. Creamy sauce, melted cheddar, and crispy breadcrumbs on top.

Creamy chicken casserole with mushrooms and water chestnuts under a golden crescent roll crust topped with melted cheese and toasted nuts. Pure comfort food in under 40 minutes.

Blanched cauliflower and cabbage tossed in a warm sweet-and-sour sauce with pineapple, water chestnuts, soy, malt vinegar, and sherry. A crunchy Asian-inspired side salad served cool.

20-minute sweet and sour chicken stir-fry with juicy mandarin oranges, crunchy water chestnuts, and a kick of crushed red pepper. Wok-fired and bursting with citrus.

Garlic steak stir-fry with round steak or venison marinated in soy, sherry, and ginger, then wok-seared with green peppers and water chestnuts. Served over rice.

Red lentils, adzuki beans, and mung beans sauteed in sesame oil with mushrooms, water chestnuts, and warm spices like marjoram and nutmeg. A high-protein, plant-based stir-fry that's hearty and filling.

Seven layer salad with crisp iceberg, water chestnuts, peas, and a sweet parmesan-mayo dressing, finished with bacon and hard-boiled egg. A make-ahead potluck classic that chills overnight.

Minced squab in lettuce cups, the Cantonese classic: chopped squab stir-fried with water chestnuts, bamboo, and mushrooms in a savory oyster-soy sauce, finished with crisped skin and wrapped in crisp lettuce.

Chicken with cashew nuts in a hoisin and sherry sauce with mushrooms and water chestnuts, served over ramen noodles. A quick Asian-style stir-fry with a glossy, savory-sweet sauce and crunchy cashews added at the last second.

Light spinach dip made with reduced-calorie mayo, light sour cream, water chestnuts, and scallions. Creamy and crunchy with fewer calories. Serve in a bread bowl for parties.

Asian-style shrimp salad with bean sprouts, water chestnuts, and crunchy chow mein noodles in a soy-ginger mayonnaise dressing. A cold, crunchy seafood salad.

Hot chicken salad casserole with rice, mushrooms, water chestnuts, and buttery cornflake-almond topping. Creamy, crunchy, and loaded with rosemary for elevated comfort food.

Ginger beef stir fry with sirloin, water chestnuts, carrots, and lettuce in a sweet soy-marmalade sauce. A fast weeknight dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Celery sukiyaki with thin-sliced flank steak, water chestnuts, and onions simmered in a savory soy-ginger broth. Serve over rice for a fast weeknight stir-fry.

Crisp asparagus stir-fried with mushrooms, green onions, bell pepper, and water chestnuts in a light soy-broth sauce. A crunchy, vibrant vegetable side dish ready in 30 minutes.