Lunch: Lime-and-Macadamia Nut Tart Recipe | Myrecipes

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Nuts

Health benefits of Lime-and-Macadamia Nut Tart Recipe | Myrecipes

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

1 (5 1/3-ounce) package graham crackers, crushed (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup macadamia nuts, finely chopped
1/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
6 large eggs
1 1/2 tablespoons grated lime rind
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 6 large limes)
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 drop green liquid food coloring (optional)
1 drop yellow liquid food coloring (optional)
Garnishes: toasted macadamia nuts, lime slices, and whipped cream

Instructions

Stir together first 4 ingredients. Firmly press crumb mixture evenly on bottom and up sides of a 10-inch tart pan.
Bake crust at 350 ° for 7 to 9 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
Whisk together eggs, grated lime rind, and fresh lime juice in a non-aluminum saucepan over low heat. Add 1 cup sugar, 6 tablespoons melted butter, and if desired, food coloring; cook, whisking constantly, 8 minutes or until lime mixture is thickened and bubbly. Let cool 15 to 20 minutes.
Pour filling into prepared crust; cover and chill 4 hours or until set. Remove sides of tart pan, and garnish, if desired.

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