Lime Pistachio Bars Recipe

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Lime Pistachio Bars
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Ingredients
11
Count
Nutrition
449
Calories
Total time
75
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. To prepare crust: Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Coat bottom of 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
  3. Place flour and powdered sugar in bowl of food processor.
  4. Add butter.
  5. Pulse machine on and off until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  6. (By hand, place flour and sugar in mixing bowl; add butter.
  7. Cut butter into dry ingredients using pastry blender or 2 table knives.) Remove mixture from processor; knead gently until dough holds together and forms solid mass.
  8. Press dough evenly into prepared pan.
  9. Bake on center rack until crust is lightly colored, 15-18 minutes.
  10. Remove from oven; retain oven temperature. To prepare filling: Beat eggs in mixer on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes.
  11. Add sugar, flour and baking powder; beat 1 minute at high speed.
  12. Stir in lime zest and juice. Pour mixture over baked crust and spread evenly with spatula.
  13. Return pan to oven and bake until top is light brown and center is set, 20-25 minutes.
  14. Sprinkle pistachios over top, pressing them down so they adhere well.
  15. Let cool completely in pan.
  16. Using long, heavy, sharp knife, cut into 16 squares.
  17. If not using immediately, arrange squares on plate and cover with plastic wrap.
  18. (Bars can be prepared 1 day ahead).
  19. Serve bars cold or at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 449.19 Kcal (1881 kJ)
Calories from fat 211.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.5g 36%
Cholesterol 103.77mg 35%
Sodium 107.47mg 4%
Potassium 301.53mg 6%
Total Carbs 54.15g 18%
Sugars 31.11g 124%
Dietary Fiber 1.38g 6%
Protein 7.22g 14%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 38.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 405.73 Kcal (1699 kJ)
Calories from fat 191.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.23g 36%
Cholesterol 93.73mg 35%
Sodium 97.07mg 4%
Potassium 272.35mg 6%
Total Carbs 48.91g 18%
Sugars 28.1g 124%
Dietary Fiber 1.25g 6%
Protein 6.53g 14%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 35.2mg 4%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.7
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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