Vegetarian Mushroom Shawarma Pitas

From: cooking.nytimes.com

Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 0.75 pound portobello mushroom caps, sliced 1/2-inch thick
  • 1 medium red onion, halved and cut into 1/3-inch wedges
  • 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.75 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground sweet or smoked paprika (optional)
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 4 pitas
  • 2 packed cups very thinly sliced red cabbage (about 6 ounces)
  • 0.75 cup low-fat or whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • 0.75 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • Cilantro or mint, for serving

Steps

  • Step 1Heat the oven to 425 degrees. On a large rimmed sheet pan, drizzle the mushrooms and red onion with 3 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with cumin, coriander, paprika (if using), 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Arrange in an even layer and roast until tender and browned, about 20 minutes. Add the pitas directly to the oven rack to warm during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • Step 2Meanwhile, toss cabbage with remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a medium bowl; toss to coat. Season generously with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, stir together yogurt and turmeric; season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 3To serve, slather yogurt over warm pitas. Top with cabbage, mushroom mixture and herbs, and serve immediately.