Vegan Beef Shawarma

Satisfy your Middle Eastern food cravings with this tantalizing Vegan Beef Shawarma, a plant-based twist on a beloved classic. Made with protein-packed soy curls soaked in a bold marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, and warming spices like cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, and cinnamon, this recipe delivers all the rich, aromatic flavors you love. The soy curls are pan-seared to perfection, creating a crispy, savory filling that pairs beautifully with fresh toppings like tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and parsley. Wrapped in soft, warm pita bread and drizzled with a creamy, tangy dairy-free yogurt-tahini sauce, this vegan shawarma makes for a hearty lunch or dinner. Ready in just 45 minutes and serving up to four, it's the perfect blend of health, taste, and convenience. Whether you're vegan or simply looking for a flavorful meatless meal, this shawarma is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 oz soy curls
• 2 cups boiling water
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp ground turmeric
• 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 4 pieces pita bread
• 1 cup sliced tomatoes
• 1 cup sliced cucumbers
• 0.5 cup sliced red onions
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 cup dairy-free yogurt
• 2 tbsp tahini

Directions

Step 1

Place the soy curls in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. Let them soak for 10 minutes until rehydrated. Drain and squeeze out excess water.

Step 2

In a separate mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.

Step 3

Add the drained soy curls to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated soy curls and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until they are browned and slightly crispy.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the dairy-free yogurt with tahini to create the sauce. Set aside.

Step 6

Warm the pita bread either in a toaster oven or skillet until soft and pliable.

Step 7

Assemble the shawarma by spreading a generous amount of yogurt-tahini sauce onto each pita. Layer with cooked soy curls, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and chopped parsley.

Step 8

Roll up the pita tightly and serve immediately. Enjoy your Vegan Beef Shawarma!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1732.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2448.8

Total Fat 107.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3496.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 263.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 78.1g	0%
Total Sugars 38.3g
Protein 128.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3452.3mg	0%
Iron 10747.5mg	0%
Potassium 4771.4mg	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: 38.1%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 41.7%