Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie … check this nice dessert: Amaretti biscuits
How to Make Amaretti biscuits
Preparation time:
less than 30 mins
Cooking time:
10 to 30 mins
Serves:
Makes approximately 20 biscuits
Dietary:
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 eggs, whites only (160g/6oz)
- 340g/12oz caster sugar
- 340g/12oz ground almonds
- 30ml/1fl oz amaretto
- butter
Method
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Preheat the oven to 170C/325F/Gas 3.
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In a large bowl beat the egg whites until firm. Mix the sugar and the almonds gently into it. Add the amaretto liquor and fold in gently until you have a smooth paste.
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Place some baking paper on a baking tray and lightly brush with butter. Using a teaspoon place small heaps of the mixture approximately 2cm/¾in apart, as they will expand while cooking. Bake for approximately 15 minutes until golden brown. Leave to cool slightly then serve or store in an air-tight container.
