Vegan Shawarma Bowl Recipe (High Protein)

Name: Vegan Shawarma Bowl
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 16 ounce package tofu; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon za'atar; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt; 2 cups mixed greens; 1/2 cup Tzatziki; 1/2 cup cucumber (sliced); 1 fresh tomatoes; 1 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 1 cup Yellow Rice

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This vegan shawarma bowl recipe is a perfectly spiced high protein lunch or dinner. Topped with vegan tzatziki, yellow rice, and your favorite veggies!

This is a simple dinner that is ready in about 30 minutes, a easy and tasty weeknight meal that is high in protein and low in calories.

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I love making a big plate of sheet pan shawarma anytime I can! It’s one of our go-to recipes on the homestead – a fantastic plant-based dinner with high protein tofu.

I first fell in love with shawarma in Canada: there is a fantastic place in Kemptville Ontario called JJ’s Shawarma that makes the best shawarmas, falafels, and wraps.

These shawarma bowls are inspired by authentic shawarma spices served over rice with fresh vegetables.

This Vegan Shawarma Bowl Recipe Is:

Fresh
Hearty
Smoky
Loaded with Flavor
Earthy
High in plant-protein
Vegan, gluten free, and SO good!

Sheet Pan Vegan Shawarma Salad

This shawarma salad is the perfect sheet pan dinner! I love a good sheet pan meal, especially during these warmer months when I want to cook everything at once. Cooking on a sheetpan is one of my favorite ways to get a meal on the table fast! All the food gets cooked on a single pan, which makes cleaning up a breeze.

And the oven does all the work for you, so you can focus on other kitchen prep while the food cooks. Sheet pan meals are awesome for breakfast, lunch, or dinner – check out my link here to see other sheet pan meals that are ready in no time!

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What’s In This Shawarma Salad Bowl with Tofu Recipe?

Be sure to visit the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!

Tofu – I like using extra firm.
Smoked Paprika: give an additional depth of flavor to this shawarma.
Za’atar: a fantastic Middle Eastern spice blend of garlic, lemon, sumac, and sesame. It has a deep citrusy flavor, with a slightly herbal finish. Similar to oregano, this za’atar spice blend has a bright and bold flavor – absolutely perfect for this tofu shawarma. If you’re looking for an exotic new spice to add to your cabinet, I can’t recommend this za’atar enough!
Chili Powder: for a really nice flavor in this dish – the chili powder isn’t spicy but will give you a rich and bright flavor.
Salt & Pepper
Garlic Powder: Also a major pantry staple ingredient that get used in our house daily! I love this garlic powder and add it to a lot of recipes that I would use fresh garlic in too.
Cinnamon: which gives this shawarma a classic spice-y flavor! I love to add just a hint.
Pita Bread
Toppings: I like topping my shawarma with homemade tzatziki, cucumber, tomatoes, and of course with a side of Mediterranean yellow rice made in the rice cooker.

How Do I Make Shawarma Spiced Tofu Bowl?

parchment paper being placed over a baking sheet pan

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

crumbled extra firm tofu into bite sized pieces to imitate chicken.

Step 2: On a sheet pan, crumble the block of tofu with your hands, tearing it into roughly 1-inch pieces.

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Step 3: Add the olive oil, paprika, za’atar, chili powder, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Toss well to combine. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway during cooking.

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Step 4: To a bowl, add a handful of mixed green lettuce, and top with 1/2 cup shawarma mix, tomatoes, cucumbers, yellow rice, and a dollop of vegan tzatziki sauce. Enjoy!

Recipe FAQs

What’s In These Vegan Shawarma Bowls?

These bowls are made from shawarma-spiced tofu, baked until crispy, and added in a bowl with rice and chopped vegetables.

Can these shawarma bowls be meal prepped?

Absolutely! You can prep a week’s worth of lunches or dinners with this simple recipe. Make the tofu, chop the vegetables, and assemble in containers with yellow rice.

How to store leftover shawarma bowls

Store any leftover shawarma bowls in an airtight container, and refrigerate and enjoy within 3 days.

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