Almond Lime Squares
Almond Lime Squares is a side dish that serves 8. One serving contains 133 calories, 3g of protein, and 8g of fat. For 94 cents per serving, this recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe from Foodista requires egg whites, brown sugar, juice of lime, and brown sugar. 1 person has tried and liked this recipe. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 17%. This score is not so great. Similar recipes include Almond Squares II, Almond Toffee Squares, and Apple and Almond Squares.
- Serves: 8
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: side dish
- Health Rating: 3.0
Ingredients
| Image | Name | Qty | Metric | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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flour | 93.75 | grams | None |
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brown sugar | 0.25 | None | |
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butter | 56.75 | milliliters | None |
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egg yolks | 2.0 | None | |
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lime zest | 1.0 | None | |
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baking powder | 0.5 | teaspoons | None |
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salt | 1.0 | pinch | None |
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egg whites | 2.0 | None | |
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juice of lime | 1.0 | None | |
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almonds | 23.0 | grams | None |
flour
Qty: 93.75
Metric: grams
Price: None
brown sugar
Qty: 0.25
Metric:
Price: None
butter
Qty: 56.75
Metric: milliliters
Price: None
egg yolks
Qty: 2.0
Metric:
Price: None
lime zest
Qty: 1.0
Metric:
Price: None
baking powder
Qty: 0.5
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None
salt
Qty: 1.0
Metric: pinch
Price: None
egg whites
Qty: 2.0
Metric:
Price: None
juice of lime
Qty: 1.0
Metric:
Price: None
almonds
Qty: 23.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 F.
Equipment:
- oven
Bottom layer
Step 1: Mix flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, butter, egg yolks, lime zest, baking powder, and salt until crumbly and mealy.
Ingredients:
- baking powder
- brown sugar
- egg yolk
- lime zest
- butter
- all purpose flour
- salt
Step 2: Press into the bottom of an ungreased 4 x 8 loaf pan. Set aside.
Equipment:
- loaf pan
Top layer
Step 1: Beat egg whites until frothy.
Ingredients:
- egg whites
Step 2: Add the brown sugar and lime juice a bit at a time until stiff (should look like a meringue).
Ingredients:
- brown sugar
- lime juice
Step 3: Spread evenly on top of the bottom layer.
Ingredients:
- spread
Step 4: Sprinkle the sliced almonds on top evenly.
Ingredients:
- sliced almonds
Step 5: Bake in a hot oven for about 30 minutes or until the meringue is set and lightly browned.
Equipment:
- oven
Step 6: Allow to cool completely. Take a sharp wet knife and run along the pan edge to loosen the meringue, cut into squares.
Equipment:
- knife
- frying pan
Step 7: Serve at room temperature.
Dietary Information
- Dairy-Free
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 132.64 kcal | 6.63% |
| Fat | 8.48 g | 13.05% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.74 g | 10.9% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.2 g | 3.73% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 10.27 g | 3.74% |
| Sugar | 0.53 g | 0.59% |
| Cholesterol | 48.6 mg | 16.2% |
| Sodium | 113.38 mg | 4.93% |
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
| Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
| Protein | 3.49 g | 6.98% |
| Selenium | 8.15 µg | 11.64% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15 mg | 8.95% |
| Folate | 30.7 µg | 7.67% |
| Manganese | 0.15 mg | 7.52% |
| Vitamin E | 1.11 mg | 7.37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11 mg | 7.35% |
| Vitamin A | 324.72 IU | 6.49% |
| Phosphorus | 54.31 mg | 5.43% |
| Iron | 0.86 mg | 4.78% |
| Vitamin C | 3.58 mg | 4.33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.83 mg | 4.14% |
| Fiber | 0.93 g | 3.7% |
| Calcium | 36.01 mg | 3.6% |
| Magnesium | 12.48 mg | 3.12% |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 2.91% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.24 mg | 2.42% |
| Zinc | 0.29 mg | 1.93% |
| Potassium | 66.83 mg | 1.91% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 µg | 1.69% |
| Vitamin D | 0.24 µg | 1.62% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg | 1.55% |
