Source: FomaA, AdobeStockShawarma is one of the healthiest options among street fast food. Lavash, meat, and vegetables – everything your body needs. That's why shawarma is very easy to adapt for a healthy diet by slightly changing the classic recipe. Catch 12 different ideas for inspiration!
1. Healthy Chicken Shawarma
Source: mirtesen.ruLet's start with chicken fillet and fresh vegetables.
You will need: 100 g lavash, 250 g chicken fillet, 6 lettuce leaves, 1-2 cucumbers, 1-2 tomatoes, 1 red onion, 2 tbsp sour cream, 2 tsp tomato sauce, 1 tsp mustard, spices.
Preparation: Rub the chicken with spices, wrap it in foil and bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius, then let it cool slightly and cut into strips. Roughly chop all vegetables. Mix sour cream, tomato sauce, mustard, and spices. Spread the lavash with the prepared sauce, add the filling, roll up the shawarma, and lightly grill it or fry it in a dry pan.
2. Grilled Healthy Shawarma
Source: pulse.mail.ruYou can cook shawarma both on a home electric grill and outdoors.
You will need: 1 sheet lavash, 1 chicken fillet, 100 ml soy sauce, 50 g cabbage, 50 g carrots, 50 g tomatoes, 50 g cucumbers, 50 g sour cream, 30 g tomato paste, 5 g Dijon mustard, 0.5 tsp paprika.
Preparation: Slice the chicken, marinate it for half an hour in soy sauce with spices, grill until cooked, and cut into strips. Thinly slice all vegetables, salt them, and let them release some juice. Mix sour cream, tomato paste, mustard, and paprika. Spread the lavash with this sauce, add the filling, and roll up a tight shawarma. Grill it on both sides.
3. Healthy Shawarma with Cream Cheese
Source: foodziu.comSuch small changes, but how much they alter the final taste of shawarma.
You will need: 1 sheet lavash, 2 tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, 1 cucumber, 4 tsp Dijon mustard, 5 tbsp cream cheese, 2 chicken fillets, 100 g hard cheese, 4 leaves of Napa cabbage, 3 tbsp soy sauce.
Preparation: Marinate the chicken in soy sauce, half of the mustard, and spices. Fry it in a non-stick pan or grill, and cut into strips.
Mix the remaining mustard and cream cheese, and spread on the lavash. Slice the vegetables, grate the hard cheese, and arrange all the filling. Roll up a tight shawarma and fry it in a dry pan on both sides.
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4. Healthy Shawarma with Korean Carrots
Source: kraftkafe.ruKorean carrots fit perfectly into a healthy diet.
You will need: 100 g lavash, 1 chicken fillet, 50 g cabbage, 50 g Korean carrots, 50 g tomatoes, 50 g cucumbers, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 0.5 tsp salt, 50 g sour cream, 30 g tomato sauce, 5 g grainy mustard, spices.
Preparation: Rub the chicken with spices and bake in foil for about 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius, then cut into strips. Thinly shred and mash the cabbage with salt and lemon juice. Thinly slice the remaining vegetables. Mix sour cream, tomato sauce, mustard, and spices. Spread the lavash with this sauce, add the filling, roll up the shawarma, and grill it or fry it in a dry pan.
5. Healthy Shawarma with Turkey and Avocado
Source: baby-chick.comAn unusual, but very tasty and healthy shawarma recipe.
You will need: 300 g turkey fillet, 2 tomatoes, 1 cucumber, 1 avocado, 4 lettuce leaves, 2 lavash sheets, 1 tsp curry, 1 pinch cayenne pepper, spices, 1 tbsp olive oil.
Preparation: Cut the turkey into strips and marinate it for half an hour in oil and all spices, then grill or fry in a minimal amount of oil. Thinly slice all vegetables. Arrange the filling on the lavash sheets, roll up the shawarma, and lightly fry it on both sides.
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6. Healthy Shawarma with Bell Pepper
Source: attuale.ruHere there is no cabbage and carrots, but there are other vegetables and greens.
You will need: 100 g lavash, 250 g chicken fillet, 6 lettuce leaves, 1-2 cucumbers, 1 tomato, 1 bell pepper, 1 handful arugula, 4 tbsp sour cream, 2 tsp tomato sauce, 1 tsp mustard, spices.
Preparation: Rub the chicken with spices and grill it or bake it in the oven in foil for 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Cut into strips. Thinly slice all vegetables for the filling. Mix sour cream, tomato sauce, mustard, and spices. Spread the lavash, add the filling, roll up the shawarma, and fry it on both sides in a dry pan.
7. Healthy Shawarma with Boiled Chicken and Napa Cabbage
Source: krasivoe-foto.ruDespite its simplicity, it makes a very piquant and vibrant shawarma.
You will need: 1 chicken fillet, 1 sheet lavash, 100 ml thick yogurt, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 100 g Napa cabbage, 100 g Korean carrots, 1/2 bunch greens, spices.
Preparation: Boil the chicken fillet until cooked and cut into strips. Thinly shred the cabbage and chop the greens. Mix yogurt, mustard, and spices, spread the lavash with the resulting sauce, add the filling, and roll up the shawarma. Lightly fry it on both sides in a dry pan.
8. Healthy Shawarma with Hard Cheese
Source: vk.comA little hard cheese is also perfectly fine for a healthy diet.
You will need: 2 sheets lavash, 2 chicken fillets, 1 cucumber, 2 tomatoes, 300 g Napa cabbage, 300 ml thick yogurt, 120 g hard cheese, 1 tsp mustard, 1/2 bunch greens, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Rub the chicken with spices and bake it in the oven in foil for 30-35 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius. Cut into strips. Thinly slice all vegetables and grate the cheese. Mix yogurt, chopped greens and garlic, mustard, and spices. Spread the lavash with the sauce, add all the filling, and roll up the shawarma. Lightly fry it on a grill or dry pan.
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9. Healthy Shawarma with Shrimp
Source: pinterest.comFor an even tastier result, we recommend using large shrimp.
You will need: 100 g lavash, 500 g shrimp, 200 g tomatoes, 200 g cucumbers, 2-3 handfuls salad mix, 100 g hard cheese, 100 g sour cream, 5 g garlic, 5 g mustard.
Preparation: Boil and peel the shrimp. Thinly slice all vegetables and grate the cheese. Mix sour cream, mustard, and crushed garlic, and spread the lavash with this sauce. Add all the filling, roll up the shawarma, and brown it in a dry pan.
10. Healthy Shawarma with Tofu
Source: cookpad.comNot only healthy, but also a completely vegan shawarma recipe.
You will need: 1 sheet lavash, 20 g salad mix, 30 g pickled cucumbers, 50 g cucumbers, 40 g bell pepper, 30 g tomatoes, 50 g avocado, 50 g tofu, 40 g hummus, spices.
Preparation: Cut the tofu into sticks and fry until golden brown. Finely chop all ingredients. Spread the lavash with hummus and sprinkle with spices. Add the filling, roll up the shawarma, and lightly fry it on a dry pan on both sides.
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11. Vegetarian Healthy Shawarma without Meat
Source: pinterest.comThe ideal recipe for those who want a quick and healthy snack.
You will need: 1 sheet lavash, 50 g cream cheese, 100 g cucumber, 100 g tomatoes, 100 g bell pepper, 100 g Napa cabbage, 100 g carrots.
Preparation: Grate the carrots and thinly shred all vegetables. Spread the lavash with cream cheese, sprinkle with spices to taste, and arrange the vegetables. Roll up and brown the shawarma on both sides in a dry pan.
12. Healthy Shawarma with Boiled Chicken and Eggs
Source: beautylunch.ruDouble portion of protein in one shawarma – very filling.
You will need: 2 sheets lavash, 2 cucumbers, 200 g chicken, 4 eggs, 250 ml Greek yogurt, 1 bunch greens, spices, 120 g hard cheese.
Preparation: Boil eggs and chicken until cooked. Dice them with the cucumbers, chop the greens, grate the cheese, and mix everything with yogurt and spices. Arrange the filling on the lavash, roll up the shawarma, and fry it on both sides in a dry pan.