Vegan Baklava (The Joy of Vegan Baking – Tjovb)

Baklava is a popular Middle Eastern dessert made with layers of filo pastry filled with nuts and sweetened with syrup. It is believed to have originated in the Ottoman Empire and has since become a beloved dessert in many countries around the world.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Vegan Baklava (The Joy of Vegan Baking – Tjovb)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Middle Eastern Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 12 sheet Phyllo dough
• 1.5 cup Walnuts
• 1.5 cup Almonds
• 1 cup Pistachios
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 1 cup Agave syrup
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 cup Water
• 0.5 cup Vegan butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a food processor, pulse the walnuts, almonds, and pistachios until finely chopped.
3. In a bowl, mix the chopped nuts with cinnamon and ground cloves.
4. In a saucepan, combine agave syrup, lemon juice, and water. Heat over medium heat until it boils. Remove from heat and set aside.
5. Melt the vegan butter.
6. Brush a baking dish with melted vegan butter.
7. Place a sheet of phyllo dough in the baking dish and brush with melted vegan butter. Repeat with 6 more sheets.
8. Spread half of the nut mixture evenly over the phyllo dough.
9. Place another sheet of phyllo dough on top of the nut mixture and brush with melted vegan butter. Repeat with 6 more sheets.
10. Spread the remaining nut mixture evenly over the phyllo dough.
11. Place another sheet of phyllo dough on top of the nut mixture and brush with melted vegan butter. Repeat with 6 more sheets.
12. Cut the baklava into diamond or square shapes.
13. Pour the syrup evenly over the baklava.
14. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
15. Remove from the oven and let it cool for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 25g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.