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Vegetarian Mushroom Shawarma Pitas

Dusted with smoky spices like cumin, coriander and paprika, these thick-cut roasted portobello mushrooms are inspired by shawarma, Middle Eastern spiced lamb — and they taste surprisingly meaty The flavors are bold, but the prep is simple: While the mushrooms and onions roast, make an easy turmeric and Greek yogurt sauce, and toss sliced red cabbage with salt Pile everything into a pita with a flurry of cilantro and mint to freshen things up (parsley or salad greens would also do the job in a pinch)

American25 minmedium4 servings
Vegetarian Mushroom Shawarma Pitas

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound portobello mushroom caps, slice d 1/2-inch thick
  • 1 medium red onion, halved and cut into 1/3-inch wedges
  • 3 tablespoon splus 2 teaspoon sextra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground sweet or smoked paprika (optional)
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 4 pitas
  • 2 packed cup svery thinly slice d red cabbage (about 6 ounce s)
  • 3/4 cup low-fat or whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • Cilantro or mint, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 425 degrees. On a large rimmed sheet pan, drizzle the mushrooms and red onion with 3 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with cumin, coriander, paprika (if using), 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Arrange in an even layer and roast until tender and browned, about 20 minutes. Add the pitas directly to the oven rack to warm during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  2. Meanwhile, toss cabbage with remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a medium bowl; toss to coat. Season generously with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, stir together yogurt and turmeric; season with salt and pepper.
  3. To serve, slather yogurt over warm pitas. Top with cabbage, mushroom mixture and herbs, and serve immediately.

Tips

The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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