Vegetarian Kebab Sandwich

Savor the flavors of the Mediterranean with this irresistible Vegetarian Kebab Sandwich, a wholesome fusion of crispy, golden chickpea patties and refreshing yogurt sauce. Made with a handful of pantry staples like canned chickpeas, fresh parsley, and vibrant spices such as cumin and coriander, these protein-packed patties deliver on both taste and nutrition. Nestled inside warm, fluffy pita bread alongside crisp cucumber and juicy tomato slices, each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Finished with a creamy mint-infused yogurt sauce, this sandwich is perfect for a quick, healthy meal or a crowd-pleasing vegetarian dinner. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy, satisfying recipe you’ll want to revisit time and time again!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 can canned chickpeas
• 1 medium onion
• 2 whole garlic cloves
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 pieces pita bread
• 1 medium cucumber
• 2 medium tomato
• 0.5 cup plain yogurt
• 1 whole lemon
• 0.25 cup fresh mint

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly, place them into a food processor.

Step 2

Roughly chop the onion and garlic cloves, then add them into the food processor with the chickpeas.

Step 3

Add fresh parsley, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, black pepper, and flour into the food processor.

Step 4

Pulse the mixture until it forms a coarse paste. Ensure it's well combined but not too smooth.

Step 5

Divide the chickpea mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each one into a small patty.

Step 6

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 7

Place the patties into the skillet, and cook them for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.

Step 8

While the patties cook, prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing plain yogurt, a squeeze of lemon juice, and chopped mint in a bowl.

Step 9

Slice the cucumber and tomatoes into thin slices.

Step 10

Slice open the pita breads, and toast them lightly if desired.

Step 11

To assemble the sandwiches, spread a spoonful of the yogurt sauce inside each pita bread.

Step 12

Place slices of cucumber and tomato inside the pita, followed by 2 chickpea patties.

Step 13

Drizzle more yogurt sauce over the top and add additional mint leaves if desired.

Step 14

Serve the vegetarian kebab sandwiches warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1494.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1583.9

Total Fat 42.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 7.3mg	0%
Sodium 5776.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 263.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.2g	0%
Total Sugars 57.8g
Protein 55.7g	0%

Vitamin D 58.8IU	0%
Calcium 607.7mg	0%
Iron 18.8mg	0%
Potassium 2790.4mg	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: 23.0%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 63.6%