Baklava

This Vegan Moroccan Baklava features layers of flaky phyllo dough filled with spiced nuts and sweetened with a fragrant orange blossom syrup. It's a delightful fusion of textures and flavors, perfect for a special occasion or a sweet treat.

Ingredients

• Phyllo dough - 6 sheets
• Mixed nuts (walnuts, almonds, pistachios) - 100 grams, chopped
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Maple syrup - 60 ml
• Orange blossom water - 1 tablespoon
• Vegan butter - 50 grams, melted
• Agave syrup - 30 ml
• Water - 50 ml

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a bowl, mix the chopped nuts and ground cinnamon together.
3. Lay out one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush it lightly with melted vegan butter. Repeat this process with two more sheets.
4. Sprinkle a third of the nut mixture evenly over the phyllo layers.
5. Place another sheet of phyllo on top, brush with vegan butter, and repeat the layering process: two more sheets, then a layer of nuts, until all nuts are used.
6. Finish with three layers of phyllo, brushing each layer with vegan butter.
7. Cut the baklava into diamond shapes with a sharp knife.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
9. While the baklava is baking, prepare the syrup by combining maple syrup, agave syrup, water, and orange blossom water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes.
10. Once the baklava is done, remove it from the oven and immediately pour the syrup evenly over the hot baklava.
11. Allow it to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.05 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from nuts.
• Contains antioxidants from spices and nuts.

Tags