Try these easy shawarma flatbreads that are full of veggies and packed full of flavour! Vegan options available so no one has to miss out on these delicious and healthy bites. Flavoured with gorgeous tagine spices with the addition of tahini mayo and smashed avocado.
Vivera Shawarma
I know I’ve said before that I don’t tend to use meat substitute products. This is because I prefer cooking with vegetables, I try to stay away from processed food and I don’t always enjoy the texture of a substitute meat. HOWEVER, there are of course some exceptions that I actually enjoy eating and cooking with. This recipe includes on of my favourites that I think is an excellent product on its own or flavoured with a bunch of spice.
Some of my favourite products are from Vivera. Personally, I like the Mince and the Shawarma Kebab products, the latter is included in this recipe. The shawarma product also has its own shawarma flatbread recipe on the packaging which you could also try out.
Meat substitutes
Whilst I may not cook with a lot of meat substitutes, they are by no means unhealthy and is no reason to not include them in your diet. Plant based meat substitutes usually have a lower fat content, especially saturated fat, and can often contain less calories. They are also a great way to incorporate protein into your diet. They are also an easy way to switch to a more plant based diet if you are looking for plant based alternatives to some of your favourite meat dishes.
How can I make the Shawarma Flatbreads Vegan?
This is recipe for shawarma flatbreads is super simple and very easy to make fully vegan. First of all, ensure you are using a vegan friendly mayonnaise. There are so many vegan options now so this is a really easy swap to make for anyone trying to eat a little greener. Secondly, part of the recipe includes adding a dash of honey to add some sweetness to smashed avocado. A lot of vegans will try to avoid both of these ingredients due to the impact on bees so just neglect the avocado and honey from your flatbreads. It’s as easy as that!
To make the tahini mayonnaise, you simply add tahini paste to the mayo with some lemon juice and a good amount of ground pepper. Give it a good mix and thats it! Trust me, this elevates the mayonnaise to another level.
Substitutes
There are of course variations to these shawarma flatbreads that you can experiment with. First of all, the Vivera shawarma could be swapped out for any other similar alternative. The plant based market is so big right now and there are so many options out there. If you prefer a particular brand or substitute then use that instead. Personally, I love the Vivera Shawarma so if you haven’t tried it, I would recommend you try out my shawarma flatbreads.
Flatbread
Another change that could be made is the flatbread itself. I usually use this recipe with the folded flatbreads (pictured below) but sometimes I also use pittas as well. Another option is to use tortillas and create shawarma wraps. Honestly, there are so many options, if you are looking for a low carb option the simply leave out the bread and just have the shawarma with some salad. It’s delicious on its own too!
Tagine Spice
Another item you could swap out is the Tagine paste. I used Tagine paste in this recipe because I absolutely love all of the ingredients. It adds a perfect spice to the shawarma flatbreads and its a great way to use it up without cooking yet another tagine. If you don’t have tagine paste there are a couple of options to use instead. Harissa paste is a great alternative and would add a little more kick to each bite. Alternatively, any tomato based paste would be fine to use. If you don’t have any paste available then you could also simply add in more tomato puree with some additional spices. That would also work great.
How to save even more time
This is one of my favourite recipes to make when I don’t have much time as it is such a quick and easy meal. A lot of the actual effort will go into loading up the shawarma flatbreads at the end. If you want ato save more time, then lay everything out on the table and let each person build their own shawarma flatbreads according to their taste.
How to layer up the flatbreads
Personally I like to spread avocado on one side of the flatbreads and hummus on the other, then add in some cucumber and spinach and top with a generous helping of the shawarma mixture. Finish off the flatbreads by adding a healthy dollop of the tahini mayo on the top. Absolutely delicious!
These flatbreads also go great when served with extra salad or fries. I think it also goes with my “Quick Pickled Red Cabbage” which is one of my go-to sides.
Dietary Benefits
Protein
With the Vivera shawarma, you get a healthy amount of protein (15%) and as I’ve said so many times, protein is so important for your diet. It helps you maintain and repair cells, its good for your skin and hair and it is so important to building muscle. Some vegans and vegetarians might struggle to get enough protein in their diet so this is an easy way to add it in.
In addition to the protein from the shawarma, the addition of hummus also gives an extra boost of protein and fibre as it is made from chickpeas. If you want to learn more about chickpeas and recipes involving them, check out my chickpea salad recipe.
As with most of my recipes, this contains a good amount of vegetables which are loaded with nutritional benefits and contain
Plant Shawarma Flatbreads
Ingredients
- 8 Flatbreads
- 175 g Vivera Plant Shawarma (Or any alternative shawarma product)
- 2 tbsp Tagine Paste
- 2 tbsp Tomato Puree
- ½ Lime
- 1 Onion
- 2 Bell Peppers
- 1 Large Tomato
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Handful Fresh Coriander
- 1 Cup Spinach
- ¼ Cucumber
- 1 Avocado
- ¼ tsp Honey
- Hummus I suggest caremelised onion hummus
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Tahini
- ½ Lemon
- Salt
- Ground Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Coconut Oil
Instructions
- Melt the coconut oil in a frying pan and once hot, add the diced onion and a generous pinch of salt.
- Once slightly softened, add the sliced peppers, finely chopped tomato and crushed garlic. Fry for a further 5 minutes.
- Add the plant shawarma, tagine paste, tomato puree, half of the spinach and the chopped coriander to the pan and stir well. Squeeze the lime and fry for another 10 minutes.
- Dice the cucumber finely and set to oneside.
- Cut the avocado into two, scoop the insides out, mash together with the honey and set to one side.
- Mix together the tahini and mayonnaise and add the juice of the lemon and season generously with the ground pepper.
- Build and fill the flatbreads to your taste. I like to spread avocado on one side of the flatbreads and hummus on the other, then add in some cucumber and spinach and top with a generous helping of the shawarma mixture. Finish off by adding a healthy dollop of the tahini mayo on the top.
