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Easy Vegan Shirini Papioni

Persian cinnamon rolls
May 24, 2023March 14, 2025 ~ Plant-Based Persian ~ 1 Comment

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.

Easy Vegan Persian Zaban Puff Pastry

Vegan Persian Pastry Zaban
May 1, 2023March 14, 2025 ~ Plant-Based Persian ~ 2 Comments

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

Vegan Cake Yazdi (the Iranian Cupcake)

Vegan Cake Yazdi muffins
April 1, 2023December 4, 2023 ~ Plant-Based Persian ~ 3 Comments

Cake Yazdi is like the traditional Western vanilla cupcake but has delicious cardamom and rosewater flavors. This Iranian cupcake comes from the Yazd province, known for its delicious sweets. Our vegan Cake Yazdi is dairy-free and egg-free.

Vegan Persian Love Cake

Vegan Persian Love Cake
February 11, 2023February 12, 2026 ~ Plant-Based Persian ~ 4 Comments

This is a recipe for a vegan Persian Love Cake. Said to hold magical love powers, it is delicious and aromatic with cardamom and rosewater. It's simple to make with plant-based yogurt and egg replacer.

Vegan Persian Adas Polo with Tofu Recipe

Vegan Adas Polo, lentil rice
January 26, 2023July 2, 2025 ~ Plant-Based Persian

This vegan Persian Adas Polo with Tofu recipe is a plant-based version of the traditional Persian lentil rice dish, replacing meat with seasoned, baked tofu crumbles.

Easy Vegan Wild Rice and Tofu Recipe

Vegan, plant-based, vegetarian, Wild rice and Tofu casserole
January 5, 2023November 23, 2025 ~ Plant-Based Persian

This vegan wild rice and tofu casserole dish uses fall flavors like rosemary, sage, and umami flavored tofu.

Easy Vegan Shepherd’s Pie

vegan, plant-based shepherd's pie with lentils
December 17, 2022December 4, 2023 ~ Plant-Based Persian

Easy Vegan Shepherd's Pie, featuring a layered casserole of French lentils, vegetables, and mashed potatoes, provides a hearty, enjoyable holiday meal.

Vegan Cardamom Persimmon Pie

Vegan persimmon pie
November 14, 2022November 7, 2025 ~ Plant-Based Persian

This unique vegan Cardamom Persimmon Pie recipe spices up traditional apple pie using Asian Fuyu persimmons and Iranian spice cardamom. It can be served alone, with vegan whipped cream or ice cream.

Sholeh Zard Recipe (Saffron Rice Pudding)

Vegan Persian Iranian Rice Pudding (Sholeh Zard)
October 21, 2022December 4, 2023 ~ Plant-Based Persian

Sholeh Zard is a popular, easy-to-make, vegan-friendly Persian dessert. It's a saffron and rosewater rice pudding, traditionally garnished with cinnamon, almonds, and edible roses.

Vegan Qottab Recipe (Walnut-filled Persian Pastry)

Vegan Qottan/Ghotab
September 9, 2022December 4, 2023 ~ Plant-Based Persian ~ 2 Comments

This is a recipe for vegan Qottab, a popular Iranian dessert, featuring walnuts, cardamom and rosewater, traditionally enjoyed during Now-Ruz.

Vegan Bastani Recipe (Persian Ice Cream)

Vegan, plant-based, Iranian Persian Ice Cream Bastani, dairy-free, dessert
July 28, 2022December 4, 2023 ~ Plant-Based Persian

Bastani Sonnati is a popular Persian ice cream recipe featuring flavors of saffron, rose water, and pistachio. This vegan version uses a dairy-free heavy cream substitute.

Vegan Frosted Sprinkle Cookies

Vegan, frosted sprinkle cookies
July 19, 2022December 5, 2023 ~ Plant-Based Persian

Indulge in allergen-friendly Frosted Sprinkle Cookies, beautifully inspired by Italian Love Knots, with delightful ingredients that spark joyful childhood memories. They'll complement any Italian vegan feast beautifully!

Vegan Mirza Ghasemi (Persian Eggplant Dip)

Vegan Mirza Ghasemi Persian eggplant dip
June 26, 2022December 7, 2023 ~ Plant-Based Persian

Mirza Ghasemi is a delicious Persian eggplant dip from Northern Iran that can be eaten with bread or rice. It is traditionally made with eggs, but this recipe for Vegan Mirza Ghasemi uses Just Egg as an egg replacer.

Vegan Khoresh Karafs Recipe with Jackfruit

Vegan Koresh Karafs Celery Stew
June 18, 2022December 10, 2023 ~ Plant-Based Persian

A recipe for a vegan version of Khoresh Karafs, a traditional Persian celery stew. The recipe substitutes meat with shredded jackfruit, includes legumes for extra protein.

Vegan Kalam Polo Recipe (Persian Cabbage Rice Dish)

Vegan Kalam Polo (Persian Cabbage Rice)
June 4, 2022December 16, 2023 ~ Plant-Based Persian

This recipe for Vegan Persian Kalam Polo is so delicious and flavorful. It is prepared by marinating and baking tofu, sauteing cabbage in saffron, and cooking with long-grain Basmati rice.

Vegan Noon Khamei (Persian Cream Puffs)

Vegan, Iranian Persian Cream Puffs Dairy-free Noon-e-Khamei
May 29, 2022August 6, 2024 ~ Plant-Based Persian ~ 1 Comment

A recipe for vegan Noon Khamei, the Persian Cream Puff, filled with dairy-free rosewater whipped cream.

Vegan Mast-o Musir (Persian Shallot Dip)

Vegan, Plant-based, Persian, Iranian, Dried Shallot Dip Mast-o Musir
March 17, 2022February 7, 2024 ~ Plant-Based Persian

Mast-o Musir is a tangy Persian dip, similar to French Onion Dip, made with dried shallots, dill, and yogurt. Serve with Persian bread, kabob, or potato chips. Our vegan recipe uses a plant-based yogurt.

Vegan Persian Haleem Recipe

Vegetarian Persian Haleem
February 26, 2022February 7, 2024 ~ Plant-Based Persian

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

Persian Halva Recipe

Vegan Persian Halva
February 8, 2022November 3, 2025 ~ Plant-Based Persian

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

Easy Vegan Green Chili

Vegan Green Chili
December 18, 2021February 12, 2024 ~ Plant-Based Persian

This Vegan Green Chili recipe offers a flavorful and protein-packed dish with white beans and plant-based chicken, customizable for spice preference. Why You'll Love Vegan Green Chili This Vegan Green Chili can be made spicy or mild depending on your preference. It is full of flavor and protein with white beans and plant-based chicken alternative. … Continue reading Easy Vegan Green Chili

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