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Layers of flaky, golden puff pastry filled with seasoned ground beef and chopped nuts, creating a savory and crunchy traditional Middle Eastern meat pie. Perfect for serving as part of a healthy, flavorful meal or snack.

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup pistachios toasted and finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup hazelnuts toasted and finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup almonds toasted and finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup walnuts toasted and finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 pinches salt
  • 24 sheets phyllo dough thawed
  • 4 ounces unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2/3 cup honey
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • In a food processor, pulse hazelnuts, pistachios, almonds, and walnuts until finely chopped. Mix with cinnamon and salt.
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  • Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking dish. Place one sheet of phyllo in the baking dish, brush with melted butter. Repeat with five more sheets. Spread 1/3 of the chocolate hazelnut spread over the top, then sprinkle 1/3 of the nut mixture.
    Thin puff pastry dough being brushed with egg wash on a baking sheet, ready for baking.
  • Repeat layering phyllo, butter, chocolate hazelnut spread, and nuts two more times. You will end with a layer of 6 buttered phyllo sheets on top. Cut into diamonds. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until golden and crisp.
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  • While baking, combine water, honey, and a cinnamon stick in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
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  • Pour the hot syrup over the hot baklava as soon as it comes out of the oven. Allow to cool completely before serving.
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Nutrition Info:

Calories: 1034kcal (52%) Carbohydrates: 167g (56%) Protein: 23g (46%) Fat: 30g (46%) Saturated Fat: 11g (69%) Sodium: 1405mg (61%) Fiber: 7g (29%) Sugar: 15g (17%)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.