Vegetarian Homemade Shoarma
Transform your weeknight dinners with this vibrant, flavor-packed Vegetarian Homemade Shoarma recipe! Perfectly marinated strips of seitan or tempeh are infused with a robust blend of spices like cumin, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne pepper, creating a plant-based alternative that's just as satisfying as the original. Caramelized onions, tender bell peppers, and a hint of zesty lemon juice elevate each bite, all wrapped in warm, soft pita bread. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy vegetarian dish brings all the bold, aromatic flavors of classic Middle Eastern street food to your home kitchen. Serve with fresh parsley, garlic sauce, or hummus for an irresistible and healthy meal that’s perfect for sharing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Seitan or tempeh
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Bell pepper
- 4 pieces Pita bread
- 0.5 bunch Fresh parsley
Instructions
Cut the seitan or tempeh into thin strips.
Finely grate the garlic cloves.
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, grated garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cayenne pepper, soy sauce, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix to form a marinade.
Add the seitan or tempeh strips to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
While the protein is marinating, slice the red onion and bell pepper into thin strips.
Heat a grill pan or a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once hot, add the marinated seitan or tempeh along with any remaining marinade. Cook for about 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the edges are caramelized and slightly crispy.
Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the pan and cook for an additional 5 minutes until they are tender.
Warm the pita bread in a separate dry skillet over medium heat, about 1-2 minutes on each side until soft and pliable.
Chop fresh parsley finely.
To assemble, place a portion of the cooked vegetarian shoarma mixture onto each warm pita bread. Top with chopped parsley.
Serve immediately, optionally accompanied by your choice of garlic sauce or hummus for extra flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.2 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 959 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 26.1 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 403 mg | 9% | |
*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.
