Vegan Beef Donair
Discover an irresistible twist on a classic favorite with this Vegan Beef Donair recipe, a plant-based spin on the iconic Middle Eastern street food. Packed with bold, smoky flavors, the "beef" is made from textured vegetable protein (TVP) seasoned with aromatic spices like paprika, cumin, and coriander, then pan-fried to perfection. The dish is rounded out with soft, warm whole wheat pita bread and vibrant, fresh toppings including red onions, tomatoes, cucumber, shredded lettuce, and a rich drizzle of vegan garlic sauce. Ready in just 45 minutes, this wholesome yet indulgent recipe is perfect for those craving hearty, flavorful comfort food without any meat. Whether you're a vegan or simply exploring plant-based options, these Vegan Beef Donairs are guaranteed to impress your taste buds and leave you coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Textured vegetable protein (TVP)
- 1 cup Vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 pieces Whole wheat pita bread
- 1 large Red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 medium Tomato, chopped
- 1 small Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 cups Lettuce, shredded
- 0.5 cup Vegan garlic sauce
Instructions
In a large bowl, add the textured vegetable protein (TVP) and pour in the vegetable broth. Stir to combine and let it sit for 10 minutes until the TVP has fully absorbed the liquid.
Add soy sauce, liquid smoke, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, coriander, paprika, and black pepper to the rehydrated TVP. Mix until well combined.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned TVP and cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and slightly crispy.
Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or in the oven for a couple of minutes to make them pliable.
Assemble the donairs by layering cooked TVP mixture, sliced red onions, chopped tomatoes, cucumber slices, shredded lettuce, and a generous drizzle of vegan garlic sauce onto each piece of pita bread.
Fold the pita around the filling to enclose it, and serve the vegan beef donairs warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2243 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.5 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3786 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 259.2 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.4 g | 201% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.2 g | ||
| Protein | 144.5 g | 289% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 669 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 34.3 mg | 191% | |
| Potassium | 6259 mg | 133% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
