Shawarma sandwich recipe
Here's a classic Shawarma Sandwich recipe:
*Servings:* 4-6
*Ingredients:*
For the shawarma meat:
- 1 pound (450g) thinly sliced lamb or beef (or combination of both)
- 2 tablespoons (30g) olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15g) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the tahini sauce:
- 1/2 cup (120g) tahini
- 1/4 cup (60g) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (60g) water
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the assemblyassembly:
- 4-6 pita breads
- Chopped tomatoes
- Onions
- Pickled turnips (optional)
- Sumac or parsley for garnish
*Instructions:*
2. Add sliced meat and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
3. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
4. Grill meat for 5-7 minutes per side or until cooked through.
5. Meanwhile, prepare tahini sauce by blending tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and water.
6. Warm pita breads by wrapping in foil and heating in oven.
- Use high-quality meat for best flavor.
- Adjust spice level to taste.
*Nutrition Information (per serving):*
- Chicken Shawarma: Replace lamb or beef with chicken breast.
- Veggie Shawarma: Replace meat with grilled vegetables (e.g., eggplant, zucchini).
- Spicy Shawarma: Add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- Refrigerate meat for up to 24 hours.
- Freeze cooked meat for up to 2 months.
- Store tahini sauce in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- 1 tablespoon = 15g (approx.)
Enjoy your homemade shawarma sandwich!
Here's the detailed nutrition information for the Shawarma Sandwich recipe:
*Serving Size:* 1 sandwich (approx. 350g)
- Total Carbohydrates: 45g
- Dietary Fiber: 5g
- Sugars: 10g
- Protein: 35g
*Macronutrient Breakdown:*
- Carbohydrates: 40%
- Protein: 30%
- Fat: 30%
*Vitamins and Minerals:*
- Vitamin A: 10% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Vitamin C: 20% of the DV
- Calcium: 15% of the DV
- Iron: 25% of the DV
- Potassium: 20% of the DV
*Ingredients with Calories:*
- Lamb or beef: 250 calories
- Pita bread: 150 calories
- Tahini sauce: 100 calories
- Tomatoes: 20 calories
- Onions: 40 calories
- Pickled turnips: 10 calories
*Tips for Reducing Calories:*
1. Use leaner meat.
2. Reduce tahini sauce amount.
3. Choose whole wheat pita bread.
4. Add more vegetables.
*Variations with Calorie Changes:*
- Chicken Shawarma: -50 calories
- Veggie Shawarma: -100 calories
- Spicy Shawarma: +50 calories
*Nutrition Information for Variations:*
- Chicken Shawarma: 530 calories
- Veggie Shawarma: 480 calories
- Spicy Shawarma: 630 calories
Iron 25%
Potassium 20%
Please note that these values are approximate and may vary depending on specific ingredients and portion sizes.
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