7 Vegan Desserts In The Middle East You Didn’t Know Existed

1. Pistachio Date Rolls

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2. Vegan Kanafeh

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Date & Walnut Cake

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Tahini Brownies

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Vegan Baklava

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Basbousa

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Rice Pudding

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