12 Most Gorgeous Israeli Vegan Dishes You Must Try

Here’s a new twist on tabbouleh — Michael Solomonov’s kale, apple, walnut and sumac-onion version is not only delicious, but a feast for the eyes, too. Image by Gayle L. Squires
So you’ve heard Tel Aviv is the world’s vegan capital. Just about every travel and food magazine is raving about it.
And we happen to agree. There’s nothing quite like Israel’s colorful culinary concoctions, a harmony of Western and Eastern cuisines combined.
Why not give it a try yourself? Here are our favorite vegan recipes, coming straight from the Holy Land:
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