Vegetarian Turkish Roll
Delight in the vibrant and wholesome flavors of this Vegetarian Turkish Roll, a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for lunch or dinner! Made with tender sautéed vegetables including zucchini, red bell pepper, and tomatoes, this dish is seasoned with warm spices like paprika and cumin to evoke authentic Turkish aromas. Wrapped in soft flatbread or lavash and optionally topped with crumbled feta cheese, these rolls strike the perfect balance of savory and fresh. Whether you enjoy them warm or as-is, they pair wonderfully with a cooling side of yogurt for dipping. Ready in just 30 minutes, this vegetarian recipe is a delicious way to explore Mediterranean-inspired cuisine while packing in nutrient-rich ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 1 medium, diced zucchini
- 1 large, diced tomato
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 4 pieces flatbreads or lavash
- 0.5 cup, crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 0.5 cup yogurt (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the diced red bell pepper and zucchini to the skillet. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Stir in the diced tomato and tomato paste. Mix well to combine.
Add the paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the flavors meld together.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
Lay each flatbread or lavash on a clean surface. Spread the vegetable mixture evenly across the center of each flatbread.
If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the vegetable mixture.
Roll up each flatbread tightly to form a wrap.
To serve warm, heat the rolls in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes per side, or serve them as is.
Optional: Serve with a side of yogurt for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1267 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.8 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.2 g | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 75 mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 3006 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 164.1 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.3 g | ||
| Protein | 42.1 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 790 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 2210 mg | 47% | |
*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.
