Atayef

Atayef is a traditional Lebanese dessert featuring delicate stuffed pancakes, often filled with nuts or sweet cheese. This vegan version offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 100 grams
• Warm water - 200 ml
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - a pinch
• Ground walnuts - 50 grams
• Ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Maple syrup - 2 tablespoons
• Chopped pistachios - 20 grams
• Powdered sugar - for dusting

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, warm water, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Whisk until the batter is smooth and well combined.
2. Let the batter rest for about 10 minutes while you prepare the filling.
3. In another bowl, mix the ground walnuts, ground cinnamon, and maple syrup until well combined.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour a small ladleful of the batter onto the skillet to form a pancake, approximately 10 cm in diameter.
5. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set. Do not flip the pancake; instead, remove it from the skillet and place it on a clean plate.
6. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, stacking the pancakes on top of each other with a clean kitchen towel in between to keep them warm.
7. Once all the pancakes are done, take one pancake, place a spoonful of the walnut filling in the center, and fold it in half to form a half-moon shape. Pinch the edges to seal.
8. Repeat with the remaining pancakes and filling.
9. Serve warm, dusted with powdered sugar and topped with chopped pistachios.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from walnuts and pistachios.
• Contains fiber that aids in digestion.

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