Sheet-Pan Mushroom Shawarma Pita

Sheet-Pan Mushroom Shawarma Pita
Layer flavors and textures in this simple sheet-pan recipe that combines tender portabellas, crispy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes and creamy yogurt in a soft pita.
Layer flavors and textures in this simple sheet-pan recipe that combines tender portabellas, crispy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes and creamy yogurt in a soft pita.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Yield

2 servings
Sheet-Pan Mushroom Shawarma Pita

Layer flavors and textures in this simple sheet-pan recipe that combines tender portabellas, crispy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes and creamy yogurt in a soft pita.

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce of dried Portabella mushrooms, or 8 ounces of fresh cut into 3/4-inch slices
  • 1 small red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 loaves pita
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 Persian cucumbers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Tahini, for serving, optional

Instructions

  1. Cover the dried mushrooms with water and soak for 15 minutes to reconstitute.
  2. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  3. Place mushrooms and onions on a rimmed baking sheet. Add oil cumin, paprika, salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
  4. Bake until mushrooms and onions are tender and light golden-brown, about 20 minutes.
  5. Spread yogurt over each pita. Top with mushroom mixture, tomatoes, cabbage, cucumbers and cilantro. Drizzle with tahini, and serve.