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Vegan Shawarma wraps for Iftar
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Vegan Shawarma
Recipe: A Meat-Free, Flavour-Packed Dish For Iftar

40 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
23
Ingredients
Vegan
Diet
For plant-based diet enthusiasts, Vegan Shawarma presents a vibrant new twist on this beloved street food classic. Freshly squeezed tofu is infused with the powerful spices, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and allspicem that are traditionally used to slow-roast meat in a shawarma recipe. The result is a hearty, high-protein dish wrapped in pillowy flatbread or pita and drizzled with a creamy, spicy tahini sauce. Perfect for breaking the fast during Iftar, this meal is juicy, acidic, and warmly spiced, satisfying all the senses in every mouthful. Whether you're hosting a Ramadan feast or simply looking for a healthy Iftar recipe for yourself, Vegan Shawarma can be your go-to.

Ingredients

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For the Shawarma Filling:
250g Tofu
2 tbspOlive oil
1 smallOnion, thinly sliced
2 clovesGarlic, minced
1½ tspSmoked paprika
1 tspGround cumin
1 tspGround coriander
¼ tspGround cinnamon
¼ tspGround allspice
to tasteBlack pepper
1 tbspLemon juice
For the Vegan Tahini Sauce:
2 tbspTahini
2 tbspLemon juice
1 cloveGarlic, grated
1 tspMaple syrup
3-4 tbspWarm water
to tasteSalt
For Assembling:
4Flatbreads or pita
1 cupShredded lettuce
1 mediumSliced tomato
½Sliced cucumber
½ cupPickled onions
handfulFresh mint

Follow
Directions

Description - Step 1

Marinate Plant Protein

Slice the tofu and gently squeeze off any excess moisture. Combine it with the garlic, onion, olive oil, spices, salt, black pepper and lemon juice in a mixing bowl. Marinate for a minimum of 10 minutes to allow the strong flavours to permeate.

Step 1
Marinate Plant Protein
10 Minutes
Step 2
Sear Shawarma Filling
10 Minutes
Step 3
Prepare Tahini Sauce
3 Minutes
Step 4
Assemble Wraps
5 Minutes