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A Vegan Twist on Shawarma!

This delicious vegan shawarma brings crispy tofu with spicy Middle Eastern flavors in a pita or wrap, filled with veggies and a sour cream sauce you could eat with a spoon! Enjoy!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Anytime!
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 627 kcal

Ingredients
  

Crispy Tofu Shawarma

  • 2 blocks extra-firm tofu Press with a tofu press if you have one or paper towels to remove the excess moisture - this enhances its crispiness!
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp each cumin, garlic powder, cinnamon, salt, and turmeric 1 tsp of each or more if there is a spice you particularly like; blend together
  • 1-2 tsp nutritional yeast optional for added flavor to the sauce

Vegan Sour Cream Sauce

  • ½ cup non-dairy sour cream or plain almond or cashew yogurt
  • 1-2 tbsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
  • pinch salt

Putting it all together

  • Pita bread or flat bread Wraps may be used if desired

Added Veggie Options

  • sliced tomatoes
  • pickled red onions thinly sliced onions
  • shredded carrots
  • vegan feta cheese
  • fresh mint or parsley
  • cooked beets, sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Press then pat the blocks of tofu dry.
  • Use a cheese slicer to carefully shave thin slices of tofu from the top down.
  • Using a sheet pan, line with parchment paper, then place a single layer of sliced tofu. I used two pans to have a single layer of my tofu.
  • Blend with a whisk: the oil and seasonings of your choice. Brush on the tofu. Flip tofu over and brush on the other side.
  • Bake for 20 min (turn midway, after 10 min). It may take a little longer to get the tofu crispy.
  • If you have an air fryer, you can air fry the seasoned tofu as an alternate method of cooking to reach that crispy state. (450°F for 10 min)

Notes

Melissa's Modifications

I have provided lots of alternatives in this recipe to make this Crispy Tofu Shawarma just how you like it while keeping it plant-based. Of course, you may revert back to the original and replace the crispy tofu with grilled chicken or lamb. 
The sauce can be enhanced with a few tablespoons of tahini with the plant-based yogurt or Greek yogurt. 
Build this in a pita pocket, flatbread, wrap or even in a salad bowl sans the bread to lower your carbs!
To Healthy Cooking and Eating,
Melissa

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 627kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 24gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 24gSodium: 763.7mgPotassium: 192.1mgFiber: 6.8gSugar: 5.2gVitamin A: 1.3IUVitamin C: 1.9mgCalcium: 13.2mgIron: 1.3mg
Keyword tofu, shawarma, falafel, pita bread,
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