Baklava (Low Fat Low Cal Version)

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Title: Baklava (Low Fat Low Cal Version)
Categories: Ethnic, Desserts, Low-cal, Greek
Yield: 35 servings

1/2 lb Shelled pistachio nuts, 1/2 lb Filo dough
-ground 1/2 c Low-calorie margarine,
3 tb Sugar -melted
3/4 ts Ground cinnamon Rose Water Syrup
1 1/2 tb Rose water 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 400'F. 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.

Each piece baklava with syrup contains about: 85 calories; 32mg sodium; 0
cholesterol; 5 grams fat; 9 grams carbohydrate; 2 grams protein; trace
fiber.

Exchanges: 1/2 bread; 1/2 fat.

From: Michael Orchekowski

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