Description
This Vegan Sheet Pan Kebab recipe offers a delicious and healthy plant-based alternative to traditional kebabs, utilizing textured vegetable protein (TVP) soaked in flavorful beef broth substitute and combined with spices, herbs, and a blend of flax and flour for binding. Baked to perfection on a sheet pan, these kebabs are crispy on the outside and tender inside, perfect for serving in flatbread wraps with tahini sauce and fresh salad. Ideal for a quick and satisfying vegan meal with bold flavors and minimal fuss.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein)
- 1 cup Beef broth (substitute with vegetable broth for vegan)
- 1 Onion
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp Dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Turkish pepper paste
- 1 tbsp Ground flax
- ½ cup All purpose flour
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Ground Coriander
- 1.5 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 200°C (390°F) to prepare for baking the kebabs.
- Prepare TVP mixture: Mix 1 cup of beef broth with 1 cup of TVP in a bowl, ensuring the TVP soaks up all the liquid for 15 minutes to rehydrate and absorb flavor.
- Add aromatics: Grate one onion and four garlic cloves directly into the soaked TVP mixture for fresh, robust flavor infusion.
- Mix spices and binders: Incorporate the ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, ground flax, dark soy sauce, Turkish pepper paste, olive oil, and all-purpose flour into the mixture. Mix thoroughly until well combined to form a thick batter-like consistency.
- Prepare the baking sheet: Lightly oil a sheet pan to prevent sticking and spread the kebab mixture evenly on the pan, shaping it into a rectangular form.
- Cut into strips: Using a sharp knife, slice the rectangle into even kebab strips for easy serving.
- Brush with oil: Lightly brush the top of the kebab strips with olive oil to encourage browning during baking.
- Bake the kebabs: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes until the kebabs are cooked through and slightly crispy on the outside.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the kebabs warm in flatbread accompanied by tahini sauce and a fresh salad for a wholesome vegan meal experience.
Notes
- Substitute beef broth with vegetable broth to maintain a vegan profile suitable for all vegan diets.
- Ground flax acts as a binder, helping the kebabs hold their shape without eggs.
- Ensure the TVP is fully soaked to prevent dry kebabs.
- Adjust the amount of Turkish pepper paste based on your preferred spice level.
- These kebabs can be frozen after baking for meal prep convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern