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Pantry Staples ingredient guide
Shawarma Spice Blend Recipes
Shawarma spice blend is a fragrant pantry seasoning used to bring bold, street-food inspired flavor to homemade shawarma recipes. It typically combines warm spices like cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and black pepper.
Use it as a dry rub for chicken thighs, beef strips, lamb, or tofu, or mix it with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and yogurt for a quick marinade. It is especially useful in sheet pan dinners, pita wraps, rice bowls, and grilled kebabs.
The blend adds depth without needing many individual spices, making it a practical shortcut for fast, flavorful meals. Pair it with creamy sauces, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and warm flatbread for a complete shawarma-style dish.
Nutrition reference
Nutrition per 100g
Reference values for comparison and meal planning. Check product labels for strict diets or allergies.
Calories12 kcal
Protein2g
Fat4g
Carbs18g
Sugar5g
Fiber1g
Sodium4mg
Lactose-freeyes
Dairy-freeyes
Cooking guide
How to use Shawarma Spice Blend in recipes
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Popular recipes
Most Popular Recipes with Shawarma Spice Blend
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10 min
Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Couscous Bowls with Hummus
Tender yogurt-marinated chicken, turmeric couscous, roasted zucchini and tomato, hummus, garlicky sour cream sauce and hot sauce come...
40 min
Shawarma Chicken Cutlets with Lemon Cream Sauce and Dill Potatoes
Juicy chicken cutlets seasoned with shawarma spice are served with a silky lemon cream sauce, roasted green beans...
20 min
One-Pan Shawarma Chicken with Persian Salad and Creamy Dill Sauce
Juicy shawarma-spiced chicken served over buttery rice with a crunchy Persian salad and creamy dill sauce, all made...
10 min
Shawarma-Spiced Steak Bowls with Roasted Veggies and Garlic Sauce
Fluffy basmati rice, tender shawarma-spiced sirloin, roasted onions, tomatoes and bell peppers, all topped with a creamy garlic...
10 min
Spiced Steak Bowls with Roasted Veggies and Lemon Yogurt Sauce
Aromatic Middle Eastern spices, tender steak, roasted vegetables and a creamy lemon yogurt sauce come together in this...
10 min
Chicken Shawarma Bowls with Pistachio Rice and Creamy Cilantro Sauce
Tender shawarma-spiced chicken over pistachio-studded basmati rice with sautéed bell pepper and a creamy cilantro sauce.
10 min
One-Pan Shawarma Chicken with Persian Salad and Creamy Dill Sauce
Juicy shawarma-spiced chicken, buttery rice, crunchy Persian salad and a creamy dill sauce come together in this easy...
10 min
One-Pan Shawarma Spiced Chicken with Persian Salad and Creamy Dill Sauce
This one-pan shawarma-spiced chicken is marinated in yogurt and warm spices, then served over buttery rice with a...
10 min
Crunchy Shawarma Chickpea Pitas with Cucumber Tomato Salad
These crunchy shawarma-spiced chickpea pitas are stuffed with hummus, tangy sour cream and a fresh cucumber tomato salad...
30 min
Shawarma-Spiced Pork Chops with Couscous and Peas
These shawarma-spiced pork chops are seared and roasted to perfection, served over fluffy couscous with peas and a...
40 min
Yogurt-Marinated Chicken with Spiced Rice and Roasted Veggies
This Persian-inspired dish features yogurt-marinated chicken, spiced basmati rice with dried cherries and pistachios, crispy chickpeas and a...
5 min
Spiced Chicken Bowls with Turmeric Rice, Creamy Garlic Sauce, and Toasted Pita
Juicy shawarma-spiced chicken thighs, golden turmeric rice, fresh tomatoes and two sauces come together in this quick, flavor-packed...
30 min
Shawarma-Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Couscous and Peas
This quick shawarma-spiced pork tenderloin is seared until crusty, served over fluffy couscous with peas and topped with...
40 min
Roasted Chickpea Bowls with Pistachio Rice and Garlic Sauce
These roasted chickpea bowls feature crispy spiced chickpeas, tender tomatoes and onions over fragrant pistachio rice, finished with...
10 min
Chicken Shawarma Bowls with Pistachio Rice and Creamy Cilantro Sauce
Aromatic shawarma-spiced chicken served over pistachio-studded basmati rice with sautéed bell pepper and a creamy cilantro sauce.
10 min
Shawarma-Spiced Meatball Pitas with Israeli Salad & Tzatziki
These shawarma-spiced meatball pitas are stuffed with flavorful beef meatballs, creamy tzatziki and a fresh cucumber-tomato salad. A...
5 min
Shawarma Turkey Rice Bowls with Turmeric Yellow Rice and Creamy White Sauce
These shawarma-spiced turkey rice bowls feature turmeric yellow rice with almonds, creamy white sauce and hot sauce for...
10 min
Spiced Chickpea Bowls with Garlic Sauce and Basmati Rice
These spiced chickpea bowls feature roasted chickpeas, onions and tomatoes over fragrant basmati rice, topped with a creamy...
10 min
Spiced Chickpea Bowls with Pistachio Rice and Creamy Garlic Sauce
These hearty chickpea bowls are packed with roasted vegetables, fluffy pistachio rice and a creamy garlic sauce for...
10 min
One-Pan Shawarma Chicken and Rice with Cilantro Crema
This one-pan shawarma-spiced chicken and rice features golden raisins, carrots and a creamy cilantro sauce for an easy,...
45 min
Crispy Spiced Chickpea Fritters with Greek Salad and Garlic Sauce
Golden, crispy chickpea fritters seasoned with shawarma spices, served with a refreshing Greek salad, warm pita and creamy...
10 min
Shawarma-Spiced Chickpea and Bulgur Wraps with Greek Salad and Creamy Feta Dill Sauce
These hearty wraps are packed with shawarma-spiced chickpeas, chewy bulgur, fresh Greek salad and a creamy feta dill...
5 min
Shawarma Turkey Rice Bowls with Turmeric Almond Rice and Two Sauces
These shawarma-spiced turkey rice bowls feature buttery turmeric rice with crunchy almonds, fresh tomato and two sauces-a creamy...
10 min
Spiced Roasted Chickpea Bowls with Garlic Sauce and Basmati Rice
A veggie-packed twist on shawarma featuring crispy roasted chickpeas, tender tomatoes and onions, all served over fragrant spiced...
10 min
Roasted Chickpea Bowls with Pistachio Rice and Garlic White Sauce
A hearty, veggie-packed bowl featuring spiced roasted chickpeas, tomatoes and shallots over fragrant pistachio rice, drizzled with a...
5 min
Spiced Chicken Bowls with Turmeric Rice and Creamy Garlic Sauce
Juicy shawarma-spiced chicken thighs over buttery turmeric rice, topped with fresh tomatoes, creamy garlic sauce and hot sauce....
10 min
Roasted Sweet Potato and Bell Pepper Pita Pockets with Creamy Feta Sauce
Stuffed with roasted sweet potato, bell pepper and red onion, then topped with a tangy cucumber salad, hummus...
10 min
Crispy Spiced Chickpea Fritters with Greek Salad and Garlic Sauce
These crispy chickpea fritters are packed with shawarma spices and served with a refreshing Greek salad, warm pita...
10 min
Crispy Shawarma Chickpea Fritters with Dill Yogurt Sauce and Arugula Salad
Golden, crispy chickpea fritters spiced with shawarma blend, served over a fresh arugula salad with pickled shallots, almonds...
10 min
Spiced Chickpea and Roasted Veggie Couscous Bowls with Harissa Yogurt
Warm shawarma-spiced chickpeas and carrots meet apricot-studded couscous and a tangy pickled shallot in these hearty vegetarian bowls....
10 min
Spiced Chickpea Bowls with Pistachio Rice and Garlic Sauce
Roasted chickpeas, onion and tomato with aromatic shawarma spices over pistachio-studded basmati rice, drizzled with a creamy garlic...
10 min
Spiced Chickpea Bowls with Pistachio Rice and Garlic Sauce
Roasted chickpeas, onions and tomatoes are tossed in shawarma spices and served over buttery pistachio rice, then drizzled...
10 min
Spiced Roasted Chickpea and Couscous Bowls with Harissa Yogurt Sauce
Warm shawarma-spiced chickpeas and carrots, roasted bell pepper, apricot-studded couscous and tangy pickled shallot come together in this...
10 min
Roasted Chickpea Bowls with Pistachio Rice and Garlic Sauce
These roasted chickpea bowls feature spiced chickpeas, tomatoes and onions over pistachio-studded basmati rice, drizzled with a creamy...
10 min
Roasted Chickpea Bowls with Pistachio Rice and Garlic Sauce
These roasted chickpea bowls are packed with warm shawarma spices, fluffy pistachio rice and a creamy garlic sauce....
5 min
Shawarma-Spiced Chickpea Lettuce Wraps with Israeli Salad and Lemon Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Crisp lettuce wraps filled with shawarma-spiced chickpeas, fluffy bulgur, fresh Israeli salad, crunchy pistachios and a tangy lemon...
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