Vegetarian Beef Doner Kebab
Satisfy your craving for doner kebabs with this flavorful twist: the Vegetarian Beef Doner Kebab! This plant-based recipe reimagines the classic beef doner with a savory combination of plant-based ground beef and robust Middle Eastern spices like cumin, paprika, and allspice. The mixture is shaped into tender patties, pan-seared until golden, then nestled into warm pita bread alongside crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, fresh cucumber, and vibrant red onion. Drizzled with creamy tahini sauce and garnished with fresh parsley, this dish delivers all the hearty goodness and bold flavors of the traditional favorite, minus the meat. Easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Packed with protein and plant-based deliciousness, this vegetarian doner kebab is sure to be a hit for kebab lovers everywhere.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Plant-based ground beef
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground allspice
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 4 pieces Pita breads
- 2 cups Lettuce, shredded
- 2 large Tomatoes, sliced
- 1 large Cucumber, sliced
- 1 large Red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons Tahini sauce
Instructions
In a food processor, blend the garlic cloves until finely minced.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the plant-based ground beef, minced garlic, onion powder, cumin powder, paprika, ground coriander, ground allspice, black pepper, salt, olive oil, and tomato paste.
Mix the ingredients together using your hands until well combined and evenly mixed.
Grease your hands with a little olive oil and shape the mixture into long, thin cylinders or patties, ensuring they fit inside the pita breads.
Preheat a non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
Cook the patties for approximately 7-8 minutes per side, or until they are lightly browned and cooked through.
Remove the patties from the heat and set aside to rest for a few minutes.
Warm the pita breads in a dry skillet or in the oven for a few minutes until soft.
Assemble the kebabs by placing a few pieces of cooked patties inside each warm pita bread.
Top with shredded lettuce, slices of tomato, cucumber, and red onion.
Drizzle with tahini sauce and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Serve the vegetarian beef doner kebabs immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2484 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.9 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.7 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5506 mg | 239% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 241.5 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.4 g | 126% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.1 g | ||
| Protein | 124.2 g | 248% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 714 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 34.3 mg | 191% | |
| Potassium | 4254 mg | 91% | |
*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.
