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                    BAKLAVA (LOW FAT LOW CAL VERSION)

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Serving Size  : 35   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Ethnic                           Desserts
                Low-cal

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2   lb           Shelled pistachio nuts,
                        -ground
   3       tb           Sugar
     3/4   ts           Ground cinnamon
   1 1/2   tb           Rose water
     1/2   lb           Filo dough
     1/2   c            Low-calorie margarine,
                        -melted
                        Rose Water Syrup
                        Whole cloves,optional

  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. 1. 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" 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. 2. Cut baklava at 1-1/2" intervals
  diagonally to form pattern of about 35 diamond shapes. Bake at 400rF. 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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