Vegetarian Traditional Donair

Satisfy your craving for a savory treat with this Vegetarian Traditional Donair—a plant-based twist on the beloved Maritime classic! This recipe swaps the usual meat for seasoned textured vegetable protein (TVP), delivering all the bold, spiced flavors of the original without any meat. Cooked to perfection with a custom spice blend of smoked paprika, cumin, and oregano, the filling is layered into warm, fluffy pita bread alongside fresh toppings like diced tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and onions. To complete this masterpiece, a creamy, tangy homemade donair sauce made from Greek yogurt, sweetened condensed milk, and a splash of vinegar ties it all together. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, this easy vegetarian donair offers all the nostalgia of the traditional version while staying fully plant-based, making it perfect for quick weeknight dinners or satisfying comfort food cravings.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Textured vegetable protein (TVP)
• 1 cup Hot water
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 pieces Pita bread
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes
• 1 cup Shredded lettuce
• 0.5 cup Diced white onion
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (for donair sauce)
• 0.25 cup Sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tablespoons White vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder (for sauce)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine the textured vegetable protein (TVP) with hot water, soy sauce, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce. Stir well, cover, and let rehydrate for 5 minutes.

Step 2

While the TVP is rehydrating, mix garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, and black pepper in a small bowl to create the spice blend.

Step 3

Once the TVP has absorbed the liquid, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the TVP and sprinkle the spice blend over it. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5-7 minutes or until the TVP is browned and heated through.

Step 4

To make the donair sauce, whisk together Greek yogurt, sweetened condensed milk, white vinegar, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 5

Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or the oven until pliable.

Step 6

To assemble the donair, place a generous scoop of the cooked TVP mixture in the center of each pita bread. Top with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and diced white onion.

Step 7

Drizzle the prepared donair sauce generously over the toppings.

Step 8

Wrap the pita bread tightly around the filling and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1342.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1985.4

Total Fat 43.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 31.8mg	0%
Sodium 2755.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 261.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.7g	0%
Total Sugars 70.8g
Protein 149.7g	0%

Vitamin D 6.1IU	0%
Calcium 924.0mg	0%
Iron 31.6mg	0%
Potassium 5525.4mg	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: 19.2%

Protein: 29.4%

Carbs: 51.4%