Recipes | Grilled Ontario Mushroom Shawrma
Grilled Ontario Mushroom Shawrma
Earthy, smoky, and packed with bold Middle Eastern-inspired flavours, this Mushroom Shawarma is a delicious twist on the classic street food favourite. A mix of local oyster, portobello, and cremini mushrooms is marinated in warm shawarma spices, grilled until beautifully charred, then sliced to mimic shaved shawarma meat. Tucked into warm pitas with crisp vegetables, tangy pickled turnips, feta, and a creamy garlic-tahini sauce, it’s a fresh and satisfying meal that’s hearty enough to win over even the most devoted meat lovers. Best of all, Ontario mushrooms are grown locally year-round, making this an easy and flavourful way to enjoy local produce any season.
Ingredients
Servings
Mushroom Shawarma
- 3 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 900g Ontario Mushrooms, Cleaned (Oyster, Portobello, and Cremini)
- 2 Tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1 Tsp. Ground Coriander
- 1 Tsp. Paprika
- 1/2 Tsp. Allspice
- 1/2 Tsp. Cinnamon
- 3/4 Tsp. Salt
- 1/2 Tsp. Black Pepper
- 1/4 Tsp. Cayenne Pepper
- 2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
- 1 Tbsp. White Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. Honey
Shawarma Sauce
- 1/2 Cup Greek Yogurt
- 2 Tbsp. Mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp. Tahini
- 1 Lemon, Zest & Juice
- 1 Clove Garlic, Grated
- To Taste Salt & Pepper
For Assembly
- 6 Pitas, Warmed
- 1 Cup Feta Cheese, Crumbled
- 2 Tomatoes, Chopped
- 1 Cucumber, Thinly Sliced
- 1 Red Onion, Thinly Sliced
- 1/2 Cup Pickled Turnip
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat your grill on medium-high heat.Step 2
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, coriander, paprika, allspice, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, cayenne, lemon juice, vinegar, and honey. Add the mushrooms and toss until they are evenly coated. Set aside to marinate for 15-30 minutes.Step 3
Meanwhile, make the shawarma sauce by combining the yogurt, mayonnaise, tahini, lemon zest and juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.Step 4
Arrange the mushrooms on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, until caramelized and cooked through.Step 5
Slice the mushrooms thinly and serve the shawarma on pita with tomatoes, cucumber, onion, feta, turnip, and a drizzle of shawarma sauce.
