Shawarma Rice Bowl

2 servings Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min 520 cal/serving

Shawarma Rice Bowl

Spiced shawarma meat over fluffy rice with pickled vegetables and a cool yoghurt sauce.

Servings: 2 | Prep: 10 min | Cook: 25 min | Calories: 520 per serving

Ingredients

Rice

  • 150g jasmine rice
  • 300ml water
  • Pinch of salt

Shawarma

  • 300g shawarma meat (thawed)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Yoghurt Sauce

  • 100g Greek yoghurt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Salt to taste

Toppings

  • Pickled red cabbage or fresh
  • Pickled jalapeños (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook rice: Rinse rice until water runs clear. Combine with water and salt in a pot. Bring to boil, reduce to low, cover and cook 12-14 minutes. Rest 5 minutes off heat.

  2. Make yoghurt sauce: While rice cooks, mix yoghurt, garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.

  3. Cook shawarma: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shawarma meat and cook 5-7 minutes, breaking apart and crisping the edges.

  4. Assemble bowls: Divide rice between two bowls. Top with shawarma meat, pickled cabbage, a drizzle of yoghurt sauce, and fresh parsley.

  5. Finish: Add pickled jalapeños and chili flakes if desired.

Notes

  • Thawing: Move shawarma from freezer to fridge the night before, or thaw in microwave.
  • Storage: Components keep separately for 3-4 days. Assemble fresh.
  • Variations: Add hummus, sliced cucumber, or toasted pita on the side.

Equipment Used

  • Medium pot with lid
  • Skillet

Nutrition (per serving)

NutrientAmount
Protein32g
Carbs48g
Fat20g
Fiber3g