Vegan Mushroom Shawarma

Vegan Mushroom Shawarma

Mushroom shawarma is a delicious vegan twist on the classic meat-based shawarma. The mushrooms absorb all the rich, aromatic spices, making them juicy and flavorful, while still having that signature shawarma taste. Here’s a recipe for a Mushroom Shawarma using a blend of spices, perfect for wrapping in pita or flatbread and topped with fresh veggies and sauces.

Ingredients:

For the Mushrooms:

  • 2 teaspoons Baity Shawarma Spice Blend

  • 4 cups of your preferred mushrooms (cleaned and sliced)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp Tahini

  • 3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)

  • 1 tbsp shawarma spice mix (from above)

  • 1 tbsp tahini (optional, for added richness)

  • Salt to taste

For the Garnishes and Serving:

  • Pita or flatbread

  • Sliced tomatoes

  • Sliced cucumbers

  • Sliced red onions

  • Fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Mushrooms:

  • In a large bowl, combine the sliced mushrooms, olive oil, yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, garlic and shawarma spice mix.

  • Toss well to coat all the mushrooms in the marinade. Let it sit for 20-30 minutes (or up to 1 hour) to allow the mushrooms to absorb the flavour of the spices. Mushrooms don’t need as long to marinate as meat, so even a short marinating time will be effective.

2. Cook the Mushrooms:

  • Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated mushrooms to the pan.

  • Cook for about 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are golden brown, tender, and have released their moisture. If you want a slightly crispy texture, let the mushrooms sit undisturbed for a couple of minutes before stirring.

  • Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt or additional shawarma spice mix if needed.

3. Make the Tahini Sauce:

  • Mix the tahini, remaining lemon juice until emuslified

  • Slowly add water, mixing vigorously until the mixture starts to thin into a sauce consistency

  • Add salt and a touch of minced garlic and mix until combined.

4. Assemble the Shawarma:

  • Warm your pita or flatbread in a dry pan for about 30 seconds on each side.

  • Place the cooked mushrooms in the centre of the flatbread.

  • Add your favourite toppings: sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

  • Drizzle with tahini sauce

5. Serve and Enjoy:

  • Roll or fold the pita around the mushroom filling to create a wrap, or serve it open-faced as a sandwich. Enjoy your vegetarian mushroom shawarma with all its vibrant, spiced flavour!

Tips:

  • Make It Spicy: Adjust the cayenne pepper or add a chopped chili to the marinade if you like a little extra heat.

Enjoy your Mushroom Shawarma as a satisfying, flavour-packed vegetarian meal that's perfect for any time of day!

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