Kataifi Nests

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for tin
  • 4 ounces shredded phyllo dough, thawed (known as kataifi)
  • 4 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Brush 12 muffin cups with butter or use silicone muffin pans.
  3. Pull the kataifi into 1-inch-thick bundles; cut bundles into 2-inch lengths. Place in a bowl; separate into a loose pile with fingers. Toss with butter, sugar, and cinnamon, if using.
  4. Divide among 12 muffin cups; press into bottom and up the sides.
  5. Cook until golden and crisp around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes.
  6. Let cool.
  7. Fill with jelly beans, speckled eggs or other candy eggs.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

339 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.5g 7% DV
Total Fat 22.2g 28% DV
Carbs 39.2g 14% DV
Fiber 14.9g 53% DV
Sugar 0.6g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 128.3mg 6% DV
Potassium 194mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 53.8mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 174.8mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 10mg 11% DV
Calcium 265.3mg 20% DV
Iron 3mg 17% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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