Recipe: Tunisian Tea (Pareve)

Tunisian tea is served in very small glasses (4 oz. to 6 oz. each). Often, instead of pine nuts, the mint tea is served with a bowl of white, silky almonds alongside.

3 cups boiling water
2 tea bags, such as Darjeeling or English Breakfast
4-5 sprigs fresh mint
1 Tbsp. sugar
4 Tbsps. pine nuts

In a heat-proof pitcher, pour the boiling water over the tea bags. Squeeze the mint sprigs between your fingers to help extract the flavor. Stir into the tea.

Add the sugar and stir to dissolve. Let stand at room temperature 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Strain.

If desired, add more sugar or sweetener to taste. Reheat the tea in the microwave.

Place 1 tablespoon of pine nuts into each of four heat-proof glasses. Pour the hot tea over.

Serves 4.

Approximate nutrients per serving: calories, 60; protein, 2 g; carbohydrates, 4 g; fat, 4 g; cholesterol, 0 mg; sodium, 0 mg.