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Vegan Shawarma Pita (Jackfruit Shawarma)

This vegan shawarma recipe is made from jackfruit, seasoned with shawarma spices and rolled in pita bread for a traditional Middle Eastern shawarma wrap with tahini sauce and veggies.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 404 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern , Israeli

Ingredients

  • 2 cans young jackfruit in water or brine, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons shawarma paste
  • ⅛ cup cilantro diced
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tbsp. lime juice
  • 4 pitas
  • 1 cup lettuce diced
  • 2 Lebanese cucumbers sliced
  • 2 tomatoes diced
  • ¼ cup red onion sliced
  • ¼ cup Tahini sauce or more, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons harissa more or less, to taste
  • Additional toppings: olives vegan yogurt, pickles, preserved lemon, red cabbage salad and more

Instructions

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  1. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat.
  2. Drain the canned jackfruit and rinse it under cold water to remove any brine or canning liquid.
  3. Cut off the hard core from each jackfruit piece and discard it.
  4. Using your fingers or a fork, pull apart the jackfruit into small shreds that resemble pulled pork.
  5. In a pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and the shredded jackfruit. Add the shawarma paste, cilantro, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the jackfruit is slightly browned and crispy.
  6. While the jackfruit is cooking, prepare the pita and toppings.
  7. Cut the pitas in half and warm them in the oven for a few minutes.
  8. Slice the cucumbers, dice the tomatoes, and slice the red onion.
  9. To assemble the shawarma pitas, add the sautéed jackfruit to each pita half. Top with some lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion on each pita half.
  10. Add a spoonful of tahini sauce and harissa to each pita half.
  11. Fold the pita halves around the filling and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Leftover vegan shawarma will keep in an airtight container for 4-5 days. If you cannot find shawarma paste, you can saute the jackfruit in your own shawarma spice mix: 2 tablespoons ras el hanout spice mixture mixed with ½ teaspoon paprika and ½ teaspoon turmeric. 
  • For a gluten-free alternative, increase the volume of veggies and serve this as a shawarma salad.

Nutrition Information

Calories 404kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 76g (25%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 599mg (25%) Potassium 549mg (16%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 314IU (6%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 163mg (16%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 404

% Daily Value*

Calories 404kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 76g 25%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 599mg 25%
Potassium 549mg 12%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 314IU 6%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 163mg 16%
Iron 2mg 11%

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