Vegetarian Beef Donair
Satisfy your cravings for a classic street food favorite with this Vegetarian Beef Donair, a delicious meat-free twist on the original! Featuring boldly seasoned plant-based ground "beef," this recipe captures the rich, smoky, and savory flavors of a traditional donair with a blend of onion powder, garlic, smoked paprika, and Middle Eastern-inspired spices like cumin and coriander. Piled onto soft, warm pita bread and topped with juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, tangy red onions, and a creamy drizzle of tzatziki sauce, this hearty handheld meal is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch. Customize your donair with a splash of hot sauce for added heat, and enjoy a plant-based recipe that’s ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for vegetarians or anyone looking to switch up their meatless meal game, this dish is sure to delight the whole family!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Plant-based ground 'beef'
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 4 Pita bread
- 1 Tomato, sliced
- 1 Red onion, sliced
- 1 cup Lettuce, shredded
- 0.5 cup Tzatziki sauce
- 2 tablespoons Hot sauce (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Add the plant-based ground 'beef' to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula.
Step 3
Mix in the onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, black pepper, and salt.
Step 4
Continue to cook the plant-based 'beef' mixture for another 3-5 minutes until it is heated through and the spices are well incorporated.
Step 5
Warm the pita breads in a separate pan or directly on the stovetop until they are soft and pliable.
Step 6
To assemble the donairs, lay each warm pita on a flat surface.
Step 7
Divide the cooked plant-based 'beef' mixture evenly among the pitas.
Step 8
Top each with sliced tomatoes, sliced red onion, and shredded lettuce.
Step 9
Drizzle with tzatziki sauce and hot sauce if desired.
Step 10
Fold or wrap the pitas around the fillings and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1112.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2146.2 |
| Total Fat 120.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 33.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g | |
| Cholesterol 8.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6170.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 188.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 28.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 14.7g | |
| Protein 116.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 397.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 29.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2492.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories