Pasteli (Greek Sesame Bars)

Pasteli (Greek Sesame Bars)

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Sesame seeds are renowned as a top-notch brain booster and an outstanding calcium source. Revel in their advantages with these classic sesame bars hailing from the picturesque Greek island of Sifnos.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 15
Calories 199 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup honey
  • 2 ⅓ cups toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 (2×1-ft) sheet of parchment or wax paper, folded in half

Instructions
 

  • Bring honey to a boil in a heavy saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring with wooden spoon. Add sesame seeds, lemon juice, cinnamon, cardamom, and coriander, tossing to combine until light and golden.
  • Turn the dough onto a cookie sheet lined with half of the parchment or wax paper and fold the other half over the dough. Roll out dough between papers to a 1/4 inch thinness. Allow to cool.
  • Using a ruler and a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the dough through the papers into bars or squares of your favorite size. To serve, peel papers off and enjoy your sesame bar!

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 3gSugar: 19gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 223mgIron: 3mg
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