Seitan Shawarma Vegan

Experience the bold, aromatic flavors of the Middle East with this vegan Seitan Shawarma, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite! Made from scratch with protein-packed vital wheat gluten and seasoned with a tantalizing blend of cumin, coriander, paprika, and cinnamon, the seitan is simmered to perfection in vegetable broth before being pan-seared for a deliciously meaty texture. Paired with warm pita, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and a creamy vegan yogurt-tahini sauce, this shawarma is a mouthwatering feast that’s entirely vegan. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe is a satisfying and wholesome option for plant-based eaters and shawarma lovers alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Vital wheat gluten
• 0.5 cups Chickpea flour
• 0.25 cups Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoons Onion powder
• 1 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 0.75 cups Water (for seitan dough)
• 4 cups Vegetable broth (for simmering)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoons Ground coriander
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoons Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground turmeric
• 0.5 cups Vegan yogurt (optional, for sauce)
• 2 tablespoons Tahini (optional, for sauce)
• 1 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 cloves Garlic cloves, minced (optional, for sauce)
• 6 pieces Pita bread
• 2 cups Lettuce, shredded
• 2 Tomatoes, sliced
• 1 Cucumber, sliced
• 0.5 cups Red onion, thinly sliced

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine vital wheat gluten, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground cumin.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, mix soy sauce and 0.75 cups of water.

Step 3

Gradually add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.

Step 4

Knead the dough for 2-3 minutes until it becomes elastic.

Step 5

Shape the dough into a log and slice it into pieces about 1-inch thick.

Step 6

Bring 4 cups of vegetable broth to a simmer in a large pot. Add the seitan pieces and simmer gently for 30 minutes. Do not let the broth boil.

Step 7

Remove the seitan from the broth and let it cool slightly. Cut it into thin strips for the shawarma.

Step 8

In a bowl, mix olive oil, ground coriander, cinnamon, paprika, and turmeric. Toss the seitan strips in the spice mixture until evenly coated.

Step 9

Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the seasoned seitan strips for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.

Step 10

To make the optional sauce, whisk together vegan yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, and minced garlic in a small bowl.

Step 11

Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or in the oven.

Step 12

Assemble the shawarma by layering the seitan, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in the pita bread. Drizzle with sauce, if using.

Step 13

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2639.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3136.9

Total Fat 66.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5001.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 334.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 45.5g	0%
Total Sugars 41.0g
Protein 322.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1005.8mg	0%
Iron 41.5mg	0%
Potassium 3671.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.6%

Protein: 39.9%

Carbs: 41.5%