Shawarma Inspiration: 5 Creative Recipe Ideas

Shawarma Goodies

 Here are  five recipe ideas for using shawarma, a popular Middle Eastern street food made with spiced meat that is cooked on a spit and shaved off for serving. The recipes include shawarma wraps, shawarma rice bowls, shawarma salad, shawarma quesadillas, and shawarma sliders. Detailed instructions and ingredient lists are provided for each recipe, making it easy to recreate these dishes at home. These recipes are perfect for anyone looking to add some variety to their meal planning and try something new and delicious.

5 Recipe Ideas Using Shawarma:

1. Shawarma Wrap: Slice some cooked shawarma meat (chicken, lamb, or beef) and place it in a pita or wrap with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and a sauce of your choice (such as tzatziki or garlic sauce). Roll up the wrap and enjoy.

2. Shawarma Rice Bowl: Cook some rice and top it with sliced shawarma meat, vegetables (such as diced tomatoes and onions), and a sauce of your choice.

3. Shawarma Salad: Chop up some lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers, and top with sliced shawarma meat and a dressing of your choice (such as a lemon vinaigrette or tahini dressing).

4. Shawarma Quesadillas: Place slices of shawarma meat and shredded cheese between two tortillas and grill or fry until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are crispy. Serve with salsa, sour cream, and/or guacamole.

5. Shawarma Sliders: Slice some shawarma meat into small pieces and place them on small buns or slider buns. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and a sauce of your choice. Serve as a party appetizer or snack.

Recipe for Shawarma Wrap:

Ingredients:

• 4 pita breads

• 1 pound cooked shawarma meat (chicken, lamb, or beef)

• 1 cup lettuce, chopped

• 1 tomato, diced

• 1/2 onion, diced

• 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce or garlic sauce

Instructions:

1. Slice the cooked shawarma meat into thin strips.

2. Lay out the pita breads and divide the meat, lettuce, tomato, and onion among them.

3. Drizzle the tzatziki or garlic sauce over the top of the filling.

4. Fold the pita breads over the filling to form wraps.

5. Grill or toast the wraps in a pan or on a grill until the pita bread is crispy and the filling is hot.

6. Serve the wraps hot, with additional sauce on the side if desired. Enjoy!

Recipe for Shawarma Rice Bowl:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice

• 1 pound cooked shawarma meat (chicken, lamb, or beef)

• 1 tomato, diced

• 1/2 onion, diced

• 1/2 cup tzatziki sauce or garlic sauce

• Optional: chopped lettuce, cucumber, parsley, or other vegetables of your choice

Instructions:

1. Slice the cooked shawarma meat into thin strips.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the cooked rice, shawarma meat, tomato, and onion.

3. Drizzle the tzatziki or garlic sauce over the top of the mixture.

4. Optional: stir in additional vegetables, such as chopped lettuce, cucumber, or parsley.

5. Serve the shawarma rice bowl hot, with additional sauce on the side if desired. Enjoy!

Recipe for Shawarma Salad:

Ingredients:

• 1 head lettuce, chopped

• 1 tomato, diced

• 1/2 onion, diced

• 1/2 cucumber, diced

• 1 pound cooked shawarma meat (chicken, lamb, or beef)

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Slice the cooked shawarma meat into thin strips.

2. In a large salad bowl, mix together the lettuce, tomato, onion, and cucumber.

3. Arrange the shawarma meat on top of the vegetables.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make a dressing.

5. Drizzle the dressing over the top of the salad.

6. Serve the shawarma salad immediately, with additional dressing on the side if desired. Enjoy!

Recipe for Shawarma Quesadillas:

Ingredients:

• 4 flour tortillas

• 1 pound cooked shawarma meat (chicken, lamb, or beef), sliced into thin strips

• 1 cup shredded cheese (such as cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)

• Optional: diced onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, or other vegetables of your choice

• Optional: salsa, sour cream, and/or guacamole for serving

Instructions:

1. Lay out two of the tortillas on a work surface.

2. Divide the shawarma meat and shredded cheese evenly among the tortillas.

3. Optional: sprinkle diced vegetables over the top of the meat and cheese.

4. Place the remaining two tortillas on top of the filling, pressing gently to seal the edges.

5. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Place one quesadilla in the skillet and cook until the bottom is crispy and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining quesadilla.

6. Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot, with salsa, sour cream, and/or guacamole on the side if desired. Enjoy!

Recipe for Shawarma Sliders:

Ingredients:

• 1 pound cooked shawarma meat (chicken, lamb, or beef), sliced into thin strips

• 12 small buns or slider buns

• Lettuce, tomato, onion, and sauce of your choice (such as tzatziki or garlic sauce) for serving

Instructions:

1. Slice the shawarma meat into small pieces.

2. Split the buns or slider buns in half and place a piece of shawarma meat on each bottom half.

3. Top the meat with lettuce, tomato, and onion, and a sauce of your choice.

4. Place the top half of the bun on top of the filling.

5. Serve the sliders immediately, with additional sauce on the side if desired. Enjoy!