Shawarma Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Shawarma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plain yogurt; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1 teaspoon vinegar; 1 teaspoon onion, finely minced; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground mace; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 2 lbs chicken or 2 lbs lamb, sliced very thin; 1 cup tahini; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons chopped parsley; 1/2 cup water; 8 slices pita bread; sliced tomatoes; sliced onion; mixed sprouts; lettuce, sliced thin; tzatziki

Servings: persons

1 cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 teaspoon onion, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 2 lbs chicken or 2 lbs lamb, sliced very thin
1 cup tahini
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped parsley
1/2 cup water
8 slices pita bread
sliced tomatoes
sliced onion
mixed sprouts
lettuce, sliced thin
tzatziki

1
Combine yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, pepper sauce, vinegar, onion, black and cayenne pepper, mace, and salt.
2
Add meat and marinate overnight.
3
(at least 12 hours-stir a few times) Grill the meat until done or broil in oven.
4
Combine the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and parsley.
5
Whisk well.
6
Add water if needed.
7
To make the sandwich slice open a pita, spread some tahini sauce on the bread and add some lettuce and sprouts, tomato, onion and meat.
8
Pour on a little tzatziki and chow down.

128

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plain yogurt, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, and more.

Yes, Shawarma falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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