Vegetarian Shawarma

Vegetarian Shawarma is a flavorful twist on the traditional Middle Eastern dish, featuring spiced roasted vegetables wrapped in warm pita bread. This dish is complemented by a tangy tahini sauce and fresh garnishes, making it a satisfying and nutritious meal.

Ingredients

• Eggplant - 150 grams
• Zucchini - 100 grams
• Red bell pepper - 100 grams
• Red onion - 50 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Pita bread - 2 pieces
• Tahini - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Cucumber - 1 small, diced

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Chop the eggplant, zucchini, red bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
3. In a large bowl, toss the chopped vegetables with olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
4. Spread the seasoned vegetables on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
5. While the vegetables are roasting, prepare the tahini sauce by whisking together tahini, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. If the sauce is too thick, add a little water until the desired consistency is reached.
6. Warm the pita bread in the oven for the last 5 minutes of the vegetable roasting time.
7. Once the vegetables are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
8. To assemble the shawarma, place a generous portion of roasted vegetables in the center of each pita, drizzle with tahini sauce, and top with diced tomatoes, cucumber, and chopped parsley.
9. Wrap the pita around the filling and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 9 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 250 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber and antioxidants from the vegetables.
• Provides healthy fats and protein from tahini and olive oil.

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