Gluten-Free Beef Shawarma Bowl: A Delicious and Nutritious Recipe

 

Longing for a shawarma but on a gluten-free diet? Don’t worry! This gluten-free beef shawarma bowl is delicious not only that but also a healthy option for any health food lover out there. When it comes to this dish, tender beef marinated to perfection, fresh vegetables, and a fantastic sauce that will make you feel like you are in a busy market in the Middle East. Come, we will explore the ingredients, preparation steps, serving information, and nutrition information of this appetizing meal. 

 Ingredients 

 For the Beef Shawarma:

·         1 lb (450 g) beef sirloin or flank steak (thinly sliced against the grain)

·         3 tablespoons of olive oil

·         Two tablespoons of lemon juice

·         Four cloves of garlic minced

·         Two teaspoons of grounded cumin

·         Two teaspoons of grounded coriander

·         Two teaspoons of grounded paprika

·         One teaspoon of grounded turmeric

·         One teaspoon of grounded cinnamon

·         One teaspoon of salt

·         Half a teaspoon of black pepper

·         Half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper (for those who want more heat addition)

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 For the Shawarma Bowl:

·         Two cups of cooked quinoa (or rice for gluten-free)

·         One cup of halved cherry tomatoes

·         One diced cucumber

·         One thinly sliced red onion

·         One cup sliced bell peppers (Use different colored bell peppers for a beautiful bowl.)

·         Half a cup of chopped fresh parsley

·         One cup of feta cheese (for dairy-free substitute and skip cheese)

 

 For the Tahini Sauce:

·         ¼ cup tahini

·         2 teaspoons lemon juice

·         2 teaspoons water This can be adjusted to thicken or thin out the sauce.

·         1 clove of garlic minced

·         Salt and pepper to taste

 Optional garnishes:

·         Sliced olives

·         Hummus

·         Pita chips (gluten-free)

 

 Preparation 

 Marinate the Beef:

1. Start by getting a big bowl and adding on ingredients such as olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, black pepper, and cayenne too. Mix very well to come up with a marinade.
2. Place thinly sliced beef into the mix, making sure all the pieces are fully covered. Tightly cover and chill in a fridge for a maximum of 1 hour or overnight for deeper flavor.

 

 Cook the Beef:

3. Preheat a grill pan or skillet on medium-high heat. Incorporate the beef into the marinade and pull off excess liquid.
4. Beef should be cooked in portions and pan-fried for about 3-4 minutes per side or turned out to the thickness and color desired and let rest before cutting into barbaric pieces. In a few minutes, the heat would be off, and the beef meat would also be put on rest prior to cutting them into small pieces.

 

 Prepare the Tahini Sauce:

5. Mix well the tahini, lemon juice, water, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. As per your preference, adjust the water content. The sauce should be ready not too thick and not too runny, just enough to be poured.

 

 Assemble the Bowl:

6. In a large serving bowl, put some cooked quinoa (or rice) at the bottom.
7. Follow with cooked beef shawarma and then sprinkle cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell peppers, and chopped parsley over the top; finish with feta, if desired.
8. A squeeze of tahini may be added as well as your garnish of choice, whether it be olives, hummus, or pita chips.

 

 Serving 

This Gluten-Free Beef Shawarma Bowl serves 4 people. It is an ideal option for lunch or dinner and can be easily scaled up or down as per the requirement. You can also add extra veggies or protein like grilled chicken or falafel for a twist.

 

 Nutritional Information (per serving)

·         Calories: around 520

·         Protein: 35g

·         Carbohydrates: 40g

·         Fat: 25g

·         Fiber: 8g

 

 Why People Enjoy This Recipe 

1. Taste Overload: The marinated beef is simply out of this world. So many spices come alive and create a very rich aroma.
2. Healthy Food: This quinoa bowl filled with fresh veggies and quinoa is the best comfort food that does not compromise on health and taste.
3. Variety: It is very simple to make changes to your bowl by way of toppings and sauces as you please.
4. Diet-Conscious: This recipe is gluten-free, hence suitable for people suffering from gluten intolerance or celiac disease, and it can also be modified easily for a dairy-free diet.
5. Great for Batch Cooking: All the ingredients can be prepared separately in advance, and this dish is assembled at the time of eating, so it makes it great for meal preparation.

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 Conclusion 

This Gluten-Free Beef Shawarma Bowl is not only for eating; it is an adventure that brings the delicious Middle Eastern dishes right to the comfort of your home. Wherever you are, be it the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Canada, or elsewhere in the world, this dish and many others from its ethnic cuisine are bound to become one of the more cherished and frequently prepared dishes in one’s cooking repertoire. Why not go ahead and give this a try for a healthy and very filling meal that will please every member of the family? 

 Embark on an appetizing journey with this Gluten-Free Beef Shawarma Bowl!