Persian Shawarm pita recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jun 04 2026
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Persian Shawarm Pita Recipe

Inspired by Yalla
Time30m
Serves4

tomato, pickled cucumber, parsley, hummus, fried onion, green pepper and mushroom with meat, hot sauce and garlic sauce (has dairy)

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meat

    In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the ground lamb or beef, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until browned, breaking it apart into small pieces. This should take about 8-10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In another pan, add a little olive oil and sauté the sliced green pepper and mushrooms until they are tender. This should take about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Shawarm

    Take a pita bread and spread a layer of hummus on it. Then add the cooked meat, sautéed vegetables, diced tomato, pickled cucumber, fried onions, and chopped parsley.

  4. 4

    Add Sauces

    Drizzle hot sauce and garlic sauce over the top according to your taste preferences.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Fold the pita in half and serve warm with extra pickles or sauces on the side if desired.

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