Shirini-e-Papioni is a Persian bow-tie puff pastry dusted with powdered sugar. This dessert is only slightly sweet and perfect with a cup of tea. Our plant-based version is a twist on the traditional, using a vegan puff pastry.
Author: Plant-Based Persian
Easy Vegan Persian Zaban Puff Pastry
Golden and flaky, Zaban is a delicious Persian puff pastry shaped like a tongue. Shirini-e-Zaban is from the Qazvin region of Northern Iran. It is traditionally made with honey, but our vegan Persian Zaban uses agave syrup and a plant-based puff pastry. Why You'll Love Vegan Persian Zaban Zaban is a flaky, golden Persian puff … Continue reading Easy Vegan Persian Zaban Puff Pastry
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Persian Haleem is a cream of wheat porridge that can be enjoyed sweet or savory. This Vegan Persian Haleem recipe offers a plant-based version of the traditional porridge, made with oyster mushrooms in lieu of meat. Why You'll Love Vegan Persian Haleem Haleem is a meat and wheat porridge popular in India, Iran, and other … Continue reading Vegan Persian Haleem Recipe
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An easy recipe for Persian Halva, a traditional vegan dessert made of fried flour and rose water syrup. Why You'll Love Persian Halva Halva (also spelled Halvah) is a confectioner sweet found in many variations in different cultures. The Israeli Halvah is tahini- based and often served as a snack or for breakfast. Persian Halva … Continue reading Persian Halva Recipe
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