Turkey Shawarma Bowls
This easy and quick turkey dish is packed full of familiar warming spices of a traditional shawarma. Serve with saffron pilaf and a cucumber tomato salad for a full meal.
Servings 2
Calories 278kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce or 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
- pinch of monk fruit powdered, optional, omit if using coconut aminos
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika omit for nightshade-free
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons sriracha or to taste, omit for nightshade-free
- 1/4 cup parsley minced
To Serve
- 1 recipe Saffron Pilaf
- 1/2 recipe Cucumber Tomato Salad
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients for the turkey shawarma in a large non-stick pan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring to break up the meat into small pieces. Cook, stirring often until little to no liquid remains. Season to taste with more soy, a pinch of monk fruit, if desired, sriracha, and salt, as needed. Stir in the parsley.
- To serve, divide the saffron rice and cucumber tomato salad between two plates. Add the turkey alongside and garnish with more parsley, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition is for the turkey alone.
Protein:Energy Ratio: 7
Nutrition
Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 1233mg | Potassium: 797mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 949IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 3mg