Low Fat Kataifi
Indulge guilt-free with this flavorful Low Fat Kataifi recipe, a lighter twist on the classic Mediterranean dessert. Made with delicate kataifi pastry, stuffed with a wholesome blend of ground almonds, walnuts, cinnamon, and vanilla, this treat is perfectly balanced with a honey-sweetened syrup that adds a luscious finishing touch. Using low-fat butter helps cut back on calories without sacrificing the signature crispy texture and rich taste. Simple yet satisfying, this recipe is baked until golden and beautifully soaked in aromatic syrup, ensuring every bite melts in your mouth. Perfect for entertaining or enjoying as a healthier dessert, this low-fat version brings all the indulgence of traditional kataifi with a nutritious spin.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Kataifi pastry
- 50 grams Low-fat butter or margarine
- 100 grams Ground almonds
- 80 grams Honey
- 250 ml Water
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 50 grams Chopped walnuts
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Melt the low-fat butter or margarine in a small saucepan over low heat or in a microwave until completely melted, then set aside to cool slightly.
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground almonds, chopped walnuts, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir well to combine this nut filling.
Gently separate and fluff the kataifi pastry strands with your fingers to avoid clumping.
Brush a thin layer of melted butter over a 30x20 cm baking dish.
Take a small handful of kataifi pastry (about 25 grams), spread it out slightly, and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the nut filling in the center.
Roll the kataifi gently to enclose the filling, forming a cylindrical shape.
Place in the prepared baking dish, seam side down. Repeat with the remaining kataifi and filling, placing each roll snugly against the next in the baking dish.
Brush the remaining melted butter evenly over the top of the kataifi rolls.
Bake the kataifi in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
While the kataifi is baking, prepare the syrup by combining water, honey, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Bring the syrup to a boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 8-10 minutes until slightly thickened. Allow the syrup to cool a bit.
Once the kataifi is baked, remove from oven and immediately pour the warm syrup evenly over the kataifi rolls.
Allow the kataifi to soak in the syrup and cool to room temperature before serving.
Enjoy your low-fat kataifi as a delightful and healthier dessert option!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2858 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.7 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.1 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 835 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 347.8 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 247.6 g | ||
| Protein | 42.6 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 394 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1241 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
