Vegan Shawarma

This vegan shawarma is a tasty and healthy recipe. This shawarma is delicious, tender, and bursting with flavor on every bite. It is designed for vegan lovers. Soy curls are used to make this yummy vegan shawarma. It is a healthy version of vegan shawarma because it is prepared with many vegetables, soy curls, and sauces. It is a complete package of proteins and other nutrients. This is an easy-to-go and quick vegan recipe. It is perfect for evening snacks, brunch, and lunch. Everyone will love this. Try this recipe with unique herbs, vegetables, and sauces of your choice. You can prepare this instant recipe at home and impress your family members.

Equipment

• Mixing Bowl
• Frying Pan
• Nonstick pan
• Plate
• Spoon

Ingredients

For Shawarma Filling

• Soy Curls 4 ounces
• Lukewarm Water 3 cups

Marination

• Olive oil, 1/4 cup
• Fresh lemon juice, 3tbsp
• Garlic cloves 4-5, chopped
• Salt 1 tsp, or according to taste
• Cardamom 1 tsp
• Cinnamon 1/4 tsp
• Paprika 1 tsp
• Cumin 1/2 tsp
• Red pepper flakes 1/4tsp

Shawarma sauce

listed ingredients are required to make a creamy sauce.

• Plain yogurt, 3/4 cup
• Lemon juice, 2 teaspoons.
• Tahini 1tbsp, its optional
• Garlic cloves 2, chopped
• Fresh dill, 2tbsp
• Salt 1/4 tsp

Serving Ideas

• Pita bread 4-5
• Tomatoes 1, cut into slices
• Lettuce
• Shawarma sauce

Instructions

1. First, we will prepare Shawarma sauce.

Preparation of Shawarma sauce

1. Add all the ingredients like Plain yogurt, Lemon juice, Tahini, Garlic cloves, Fresh dill, and Salt in a mixing bowl.
2. Whisk all ingredients until they combine well. The Shawarma sauce is ready.
3. Store the sauce in the fridge.

Soak Soy Curls

1. Add soy curls to a bowl and pour warm water over it.
2. Let it soak for half an hour or until it becomes softened.

Marinating

1. Add all the ingredients, like olive oil, chopped garlic, cumin, cardamom, lemon juice, salt, paprika, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes, to a bowl.
2. Combine all ingredients.
3. Next, add soaked soy curls to this marinated bowl.
4. Coat all soy curls, and place this bowl in the fridge for 1 hour.

Frying the soy curls

1. Once the soy curls have marinated, take a large frying pan.
2. Add oil to this pan, and heat it over a high flame. Fry marinated soy curls for 10–13 minutes in warm oil.
3. Each side fry for 5 minutes or until brown and crispy.
4. The soybean curls are ready.

Assembling

1. Take pita bread and warm it in a pan on both sides at low flame.
2. Shift the bread on a plate, and spread shawarma sauce over the bread with the help of a spoon.
3. Next, add fried soy curls and sliced vegetables. Tightly wrap the shawarma bread with plastic wrappers.
4. The vegan shawarma is ready. Serve with ketchup or vegan mayo dip.

Tips

• It’s important to remove extra water from soy curls.
• You can use chickpeas, marinated tofu, vegan steak, tempeh, or cauliflower instead of soy curls.
• You can marinate the soy curls for a night.
• Serve the tasty shawarma with vegan tzatziki sauce, tahini sauce, and dairy-free plain yogurt.
• You can also grill the tofu. It enhances the flavor.
• Use fresh and good-quality vegetables like lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.

Notes

To make it more flavorful, add vegetable broth instead of water. It will be absorbed in soy curls and enhance the flavor.
Use gluten-free pita breads. This option is for those who are allergic to whole wheat flour.

Storage Information

Refrigerator: Store the leftover pita bread and shawarma mixture in separate containers. Save in the fridge for 2-3 days and assemble it before serving.
Freezer: Pack the leftover dish in the freezer bags. Shift it into the freezer for one to two months.
Reheating: You can also reheat the frozen fried soy curls in a microwave oven for 2-3 minutes.

FAQs

How do we serve the tasty vegan shawarma?
Enjoy the tasty vegan shawarma with potato wedges, chickpea salad, fattoush salad, hummus, and grilled veggies.

Can we add different vegetables?
Add different kinds of vegetables like sliced cucumber, beans, red peppers, jalapenos, pickled onions, or leafy greens.

Can we make shawarmas ahead of time?
You can marinate and cook soy curls before the time. You can also store soy curls in the fridge for 3-4 days. But it is better to assemble the wraps on time.

Nutritional Facts

Amount per serving 1 shawarma for each person
Quantity Size 5
Total calories: 299 kcal
Carbohydrates 33g
Protein 15g
Fat 11g
Fiber 5g
Sugar 3g
Iron 3mg