Pistachios From Barry Farm Foods

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List of Ingredients Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, salted	The kernels are often eaten whole, either fresh or roasted and salted and are also used in confections such as baklava and ice cream.   In July, 2003, the FDA approved the first qualified health claim specific to nuts lowering the risk of heart disease: "Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces (42.5g) per day of most nuts, such as pistachios, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease". RECIPE: Carrots and Pistachios 2 T butter ½ c pistachios shelled ¼ c Grand Marnier 1 lb carrots peeled and sliced ¼” diagonally 3 T butter 3 T water 1 t. sea salt Melt butter in medium skillet and sauté nuts for about 1 minute.  Stir in Grand Marnier.  Remove from heat and set aside. Place carrots, butter, water and salt in sauce pan.  Bring to boil.  Reduce heat to med-low and simmer 5 min til carrots are barely tender.  Transfer to heated serving dish  with slotted spoon.  Heat carrot liquid to boil and reduce to 2 T.  Pour over carrots and add nut glaze and toss.	NutritionFacts Serving size: 1 oz  Amount per serving Calories 183 Calories from fat 135 % Daily Value * Total Fat 15g 23% Saturated Fat 1.9g 9% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 2mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 7.8g 3% Dietary Fiber 3.1g 12% Protein 4.2g Percent values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet. Your daily values may differ. Additional Information 73.8% of calories from Fat 17% from Carbohydrates 9.2% from Protein