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The Easiest Vegan Shawarma Wraps

Vegan Shawarma is a delightful dish that brings together the vibrant and aromatic spices of the Middle East with a plant-based twist. This recipe offers a delicious combination of grilled and spiced mushrooms, wrapped in a warm pita bread, and topped with a delicious homemade garlic yogurt sauce.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 shawarmas
Calories: 268 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

For the vegan shawarma
  • 1 ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic cloves optional
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 medium tomato diced
  • ½ c arugula
  • 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 1 lb portobello mushrooms sliced ¼ inch thick
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 6 pita wraps use gluten free if necessary
For the garlic yougurt sauce
  • 1 c vegan yougurt
  • 3 mint leaves
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

To make vegan shawarma with mushrooms
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  1. In a small bowl mix cumin, garlic powder, turmeric, paprika and ground cloves. Seta side.
  2. In another small bowl mix together arugula and tomato and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a cast-iron griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and mushrooms and cook for about 5-7 minutes stirrung ocassionally until all liquid evaporates and mushrooms are nice and brown.
  4. Add spice blend, salt, pepper and lemon juice and keep on cooking for another 5 minutes until mushrooms are aromatic.
  5. Pour the mushroom mix in a bowl and set aside.
To make garlic yogurt sauce
  1. Pour dairy-free yogurt, mint, salt, pepper, and olive oil into a food processor and mix until a creamy sauce forms. Alternatively, you can mix everything with a hand whisk.
  2. Set asied.
To asamble Shawarmas
  1. Cut open the pita bread and scoop two tablespoons of mushroom mix and one spoonof arugula mix. Then drizzle sauce over shawarma to taste.
  2. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • No arugula? Fresh spinach, chard, romaine lettuce, or spring mix are good substitutions.
  • No vegan yogurt? Simply skip the sauce or replace the yogurt with Tahini or vegan sour cream. 
  • Want more plant-based protein? Saute some soy curls along with the mushrooms. That way, you'll get the same fantastic taste of the easy vegan shawarma wrap plus an increased protein. 
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When you sauté the mushrooms, ensure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook them until there's no more liquid left in the skillet (mushrooms tend to sweat a lot, aka release lots of liquid). Properly cooked mushrooms are nice and brown on all sides.
  • Don’t overcook the vegetables: Cook the vegetables just until they are tender-crisp. Keep in mind that overcooking will result in mushy and limp vegetables, which will not be as enjoyable to eat.
  • Toast the pita bread: Before assembling the shawarma, lightly toast the pita bread to give it a warm and crispy texture. This will also prevent it from getting soggy from the sauce and vegetables.
  • RememberFresh veggies: Add some thinly sliced cucumbers, red or green cabbage, chopped avocado, or fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro.
  • Storage: Sautéed mushrooms should be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator where they will last for 4 to 5 days.
  • Store garlic yogurt sauce in a glass jar or airtight container in a fridge for about 5-6 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1shawarma Calories 268kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.003g Sodium 800mg (33%) Potassium 465mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 405IU (8%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 120mg (12%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6shawarmas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268

% Daily Value*

Serving 1shawarma
Calories 268kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Sodium 800mg 33%
Potassium 465mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 405IU 8%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 120mg 12%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.