Dinner · Middle eastern

Tempeh shawarma flatbread

Spiced pan-fried tempeh in warm flatbread with tahini sauce and salad.

Serves
2
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
  • High-protein here means at least 20 g of protein a serving, and at least 20% of its calories.
  • Vegan here means no meat, fish, dairy, eggs or honey.

Ingredients

For 2 servings
  • 240 g tempeh, sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin, ground
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 2 whole wheat flatbreads
  • 100 g tomato, diced
  • 60 g cucumber, diced

Method

  1. Toss the tempeh slices with olive oil, cumin, paprika, and cinnamon.

  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the tempeh for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned.

  3. Whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, and water until smooth and pourable.

  4. Warm the flatbreads in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side.

  5. Fill the flatbreads with tempeh, tomato, and cucumber.

  6. Drizzle with the tahini sauce before serving.

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