Baklava (Low Fat Low Cal Version)

Try this scrumptious side dish made with pistachio nuts, cinnamon and rosewater syrup.

60 minutes Prep: 35 minutes Cook: 25 minutes

83 calories per serving view nutrition facts

35 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1/2	pound	pistachio nuts	shelled, ground
3	tablespoons	sugar
3/4	teaspoons	cinnamon	ground
1 1/2	tablespoon	rosewater
1/2	pound	phyllo pastry
1/2	cup	margarine	low-calorie, melted
1	x	rosewater syrup
1	x	cloves	whole, optional

Directions

This rich-tasting baklava contains half the amount of sugar and a fraction of the fat you would normally use, thanks to reduced fats, sugar, and nuts. The results will fool anyone.

Combine pistacho nuts, sugar, cinnamon and rose water in small bowl. Using half of filo sheets (cover remaining with plastic wrap to prevent from drying out), place 3 sheets in bottom of lightly greased 13x9 inch baking sheet. Brush with some of margarine. Sprinkle evenly with nut mixture. Place remaining sheets over nut filling, brushing after every third sheet and top sheet.

Cut baklava at 1 1/2 inch intervals diagonally to form pattern of about 35 diamond shapes. Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes or until golden. Place on wire rack to cool. Drizzle rose water syrup evenly over top and allow to soak several hours. Stud each diamond-shape with whole clove.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 17g

Amount per Serving

Calories 83 65% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.0g	9%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	4%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 67mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 6.0g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	3%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 2.0g	4%

Vitamin A	3%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	1%		Iron	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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I am rating this 4 stars because first, it tastes good and the consistency is good. It also smells delicious while baking. It also receives this rating because it requires *no butter* and *no oil*. The ingredient list was just what I needed tonight since I had neither. I made my own icing using powdered sugar, vanilla and milk. Feel free to visit Lin's Christian Exchange for recipes and useful Christian stuff. Thanks Lin

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