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Greek Halva With Almonds Recipe

Greek Halva With Almonds Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup butter
2 cups cream of wheat ( semolina, not instant)
2 1/4 cups sugar
4 cups water
1 cup slivered almonds
cinnamon stick

Directions:

In a pot, mix water, sugar and cinnamon stick and bring to a boil. Remove cinnamon stick.
Meanwhile, in a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and then add the cream of wheat and the almonds. Keep stirring until the semolina turns a golden brown, being careful it doesn't burn.
CAREFULLY pour liquid into the semolina. It will bubble voilently. Mix it thoroughly and then pour the mixture into a mold. Let cool and then remove from mold.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	317.92 Kcal (1331 kJ)
Calories from fat	158.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.61g	27%
Cholesterol	32.54mg	11%
Sodium	81.22mg	3%
Potassium	104.82mg	2%
Total Carbs	36.54g	12%
Sugars	18.12g	72%
Dietary Fiber	1.89g	8%
Protein	4.97g	10%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	5%
Iron	7.7mg	43%
Calcium	237.6mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	246.07 Kcal (1030 kJ)
Calories from fat	122.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.63g	27%
Cholesterol	25.18mg	11%
Sodium	62.86mg	3%
Potassium	81.13mg	2%
Total Carbs	28.28g	12%
Sugars	14.03g	72%
Dietary Fiber	1.47g	8%
Protein	3.84g	10%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	6mg	43%
Calcium	183.9mg	24%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

7.4

Points
9

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium

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