Lemon-Pistachio Baklava Recipe

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Lemon-Pistachio Baklava
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Directions:

  1. Combine all syrup ingredients in medium saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to medium or medium-low; gently boil 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  4. Cool.
  5. (Syrup will thicken as it cools.) Place half of the pistachios in food processor; process until finely chopped.
  6. Repeat with remaining pistachios.
  7. In medium bowl, combine all filling ingredients.
  8. Heat butter in microwave-safe measuring cup in microwave on high 40 to 60 seconds or until melted; skim and discard foam off top.
  9. Pour clear butter into small cup; discard remaining milky substance at bottom.
  10. Heat oven to 350°F.
  11. Butter 13x9-inch baking pan.
  12. Unroll phyllo onto cutting board; cut to 13x9 inches.
  13. Discard excess phyllo, or reserve for another use.
  14. Cover phyllo with large dry towel.
  15. Lay 1 phyllo sheet in bottom of pan; brush with butter.
  16. Repeat, using 12 phyllo sheets.
  17. Evenly sprinkle filling over phyllo.
  18. Top with remaining 12 phyllo sheets, brushing each layer with butter.
  19. Cut baklava crosswise into 1 1/2-inch strips, cutting all the way to bottom.
  20. Cut diagonally to create diamond shapes, or cut into squares.
  21. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until slightly puffed and light golden brown.
  22. Place on wire rack; immediately pour cooled syrup over baklava.
  23. Cool completely.
  24. TIP*Look for shelled pistachios that are not roasted and salted; they will have a brighter green color.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 114.72 Kcal (480 kJ)
Calories from fat 64.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.15g 11%
Cholesterol 10.85mg 4%
Sodium 49.74mg 2%
Potassium 66.43mg 1%
Total Carbs 11.44g 4%
Sugars 4.88g 20%
Dietary Fiber 0.76g 3%
Protein 1.86g 4%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 8.6mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 399.17 Kcal (1671 kJ)
Calories from fat 224.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.89g 11%
Cholesterol 37.74mg 4%
Sodium 173.08mg 2%
Potassium 231.14mg 1%
Total Carbs 39.82g 4%
Sugars 16.97g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2.64g 3%
Protein 6.46g 4%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 2%
Iron 1.8mg 3%
Calcium 29.8mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.7
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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