Vegan Traditional Donair

Satisfy your craving for a classic Atlantic Canadian favorite with this Vegan Traditional Donair, a plant-based twist on the beloved street food. This recipe features seitan “meat” made from vital wheat gluten, chickpea flour, and a medley of bold spices like smoked paprika and oregano, creating a hearty and flavorful protein alternative. The warm and chewy vegan-friendly pita is loaded with thinly sliced donair “meat,” fresh toppings like lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and red onion, and is finished with a luscious, creamy sweet garlic sauce made from coconut milk. Perfect for dinner or meal prep, this dish offers a delicious balance of savory and sweet, all while staying 100% cruelty-free. Whether you're looking for a nostalgic comfort food or a satisfying new plant-based recipe, this vegan donair delivers big on flavor and authenticity.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Vital wheat gluten
• 0.25 cups Chickpea flour
• 0.25 cups Nutritional yeast
• 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons Onion powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried marjoram
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
• 1 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Coconut milk (full-fat)
• 1 tablespoon White vinegar
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 4 pieces Pita bread (vegan-friendly)
• 2 cups Lettuce, shredded
• 1 cup Tomato, diced
• 0.5 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup Cucumber, diced

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the vital wheat gluten, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, and dried marjoram.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, tomato paste, vegetable broth, and olive oil.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough for 3-4 minutes until it becomes firm and elastic.

Step 5

Shape the dough into a log about 1.5 inches thick and wrap it tightly in aluminum foil.

Step 6

Place the wrapped dough on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 60 minutes, flipping it halfway through cooking. Once done, leave it to cool slightly before unwrapping and slicing thinly.

Step 7

While the donair 'meat' is baking, make the sweet donair sauce by whisking together the coconut milk, white vinegar, granulated sugar, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 8

Prepare your toppings by shredding the lettuce, dicing the tomato and cucumber, and slicing the red onion thinly.

Step 9

When the donair 'meat' is ready, heat a skillet over medium heat. Lightly pan-sear the sliced 'meat' for a minute on each side for added texture.

Step 10

Warm the pita bread on a skillet or in the oven for a few seconds until soft and pliable.

Step 11

Assemble each donair by laying a piece of warm pita flat, adding a generous portion of donair 'meat,' and topping with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and cucumber. Drizzle with the prepared sweet garlic sauce.

Step 12

Fold the pita in half or wrap it tightly, and serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1755.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2970.4

Total Fat 60.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3802.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 316.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.0g	0%
Total Sugars 83.1g
Protein 304.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 879.3mg	0%
Iron 38.1mg	0%
Potassium 3506.1mg	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: 18.0%

Protein: 40.2%

Carbs: 41.8%