Vegetarian Homemade Doner Kebab

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this flavor-packed Vegetarian Homemade Doner Kebab, a plant-based twist on the classic street food favorite. Using hearty seitan as the star ingredient, this recipe captures the rich, spiced essence of traditional kebabs with a marinade featuring paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and a hint of cayenne for a smoky kick. Paired with a refreshing homemade mint yogurt sauce, fresh vegetables like cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion, and warm, fluffy pita or flatbreads, every bite is a delicious balance of savory and refreshing flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy vegetarian recipe is perfect for quick meals, meal prep, or casual entertaining. Whether you're a doner kebab enthusiast or looking to try something new, this dish is sure to impress while keeping it meat-free!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 14 ounces seitan
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons mint leaves, finely chopped
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
• 6 lettuce leaves
• 4 pita bread or flatbreads
• 0 hot sauce (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Slice the seitan into thin strips to resemble the thin slices of traditional doner kebab meat.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, onion powder, paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a marinade.

Step 3

Add the seitan strips to the marinade and toss well to ensure every piece is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes for flavors to infuse.

Step 4

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the marinated seitan strips. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the seitan is browned and heated through.

Step 5

While the seitan cooks, prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing the plain yogurt with lemon juice and chopped mint leaves. Stir well and set aside.

Step 6

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

Step 7

To assemble the kebabs, place a few lettuce leaves on each flatbread, followed by slices of cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.

Step 8

Add a generous portion of the cooked seitan on top of the vegetables.

Step 9

Drizzle the mint yogurt sauce over the seitan, and add hot sauce for an additional kick if desired.

Step 10

Fold or roll the flatbreads around the fillings and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1242.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1663.7

Total Fat 42.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 14.7mg	0%
Sodium 4022.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 190.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.9g	0%
Total Sugars 28.7g
Protein 139.3g	0%

Vitamin D 117.6IU	0%
Calcium 810.0mg	0%
Iron 17.6mg	0%
Potassium 1838.3mg	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: 22.3%

Protein: 32.8%

Carbs: 44.9%