Vegetarian Homemade Shoarma

Elevate your weeknight meals with this mouthwatering Vegetarian Homemade Shoarma—a flavorful twist on the classic Middle Eastern dish that's perfect for plant-based eaters! Made with protein-rich seitan or tempeh marinated in a vibrant blend of olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, and turmeric, this recipe brings bold, aromatic spices to your table in just 35 minutes. Sliced red onion and bell pepper add a deliciously tender and sweet contrast, while freshly chopped parsley offers a refreshing finish. Perfectly wrapped in warm pita bread, this vegetarian shoarma is a satisfying, healthy alternative to traditional versions, and it pairs beautifully with garlic sauce or hummus. Quick, customizable, and bursting with flavor, this homemade recipe lets you enjoy the authentic taste of shoarma, minus the meat, in the comfort of your own kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams Seitan or tempeh
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 medium Red onion
• 1 medium Bell pepper
• 4 pieces Pita bread
• 0.5 bunch Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Cut the seitan or tempeh into thin strips.

Step 2

Finely grate the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine olive oil, grated garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, cayenne pepper, soy sauce, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix to form a marinade.

Step 4

Add the seitan or tempeh strips to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Step 5

While the protein is marinating, slice the red onion and bell pepper into thin strips.

Step 6

Heat a grill pan or a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 7

Once hot, add the marinated seitan or tempeh along with any remaining marinade. Cook for about 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the edges are caramelized and slightly crispy.

Step 8

Add the sliced onions and bell peppers to the pan and cook for an additional 5 minutes until they are tender.

Step 9

Warm the pita bread in a separate dry skillet over medium heat, about 1-2 minutes on each side until soft and pliable.

Step 10

Chop fresh parsley finely.

Step 11

To assemble, place a portion of the cooked vegetarian shoarma mixture onto each warm pita bread. Top with chopped parsley.

Step 12

Serve immediately, optionally accompanied by your choice of garlic sauce or hummus for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(931.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1551.7

Total Fat 54.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4034.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 172.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.7g	0%
Total Sugars 16.9g
Protein 104.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 325.5mg	0%
Iron 20.4mg	0%
Potassium 1741.6mg	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: 30.9%

Protein: 26.1%

Carbs: 43.0%