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Lime Zucchini Pistachio Cupcakes
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 12
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Ingredients:
1/3 cup pistachios, finely ground
2 cups plain flour (all-purpose)
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lime zest
1 tablespoon lime juice
3 cardamom pods, seeds scraped out
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups coarsely grated zucchini (2 medium)
2/3 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup honey
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Line a 12-muffin tray with cupcake liners.
3. Pulse pistachio in food processor until finely ground. Add flour, zest, salt, cardamom seeds, baking soda, and baking powder and pulse until combined.
4. Whisk together zucchini, oil, honey, eggs, and vanilla in a medium bowl.
5. Stir in flour mixture until just combined.
6. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners and bake for 20 - 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center of a cupcake comes out clean.
7. Cool in pan on a rack 10 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pan and cool completely before frosting.
By RecipeOfHealth.com