Vegan Shawarma With Soy Curls - DrNewMed Healthy Recipes for Healthy Eating

Take a serviette, since things are about to get a little dirty! Vegan Shawarma is lunchtime perfection, made with Soy Curls, stuffed with vegetables, and drizzled with sauce. Enjoy this vegan wrap for lunch at home on the weekend, or pack it up and bring it to work. They travel easily and taste just as good when served cold. They also make a great light dinner!

Ingredients

For the Soy Curls

2 cups soy curls
1 cup vegetable broth or water
2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Shawarma Marinade

1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of cayenne pepper (adjust to your spice preference)
Salt and pepper to taste

For Serving

Pita bread or flatbreads
Vegan tzatziki sauce or tahini sauce
Sliced tomatoes
Sliced cucumbers
Shredded lettuce
Sliced red onions
Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Pickles (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Soy Curls: In a large bowl, soak the soy curls in vegetable broth or water and soy sauce (or tamari) for about 10 minutes until they become tender and rehydrate. Drain the excess liquid and squeeze out any excess moisture from the soy curls.
Make the Shawarma Marinade: In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, soy sauce (or tamari), apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to create the shawarma marinade.
Marinate the Soy Curls: Place the rehydrated soy curls in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag. Pour the shawarma marinade over the soy curls, making sure they are well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
Cook the Soy Curls: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the marinated soy curls to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are heated through and slightly browned.
Assemble the Vegan Shawarma: Warm the pita bread or flatbreads. Spread some vegan tzatziki sauce or tahini sauce on the bread. Top with the cooked soy curls and add sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, shredded lettuce, sliced red onions, fresh parsley or cilantro, and pickles if desired.
Roll up the pita bread or flatbreads tightly to form the vegan shawarma wraps.