Vegan Doner Pasta with Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients you'll need
For the Yogurt Sauce:
- 120g vegan unsweetened yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
For the Döner "Meat":
- 1 eggplant, cut into thin slices
- 45g soy chunks (or 150g firm tofu, sliced)
- Vegetable stock for cooking
- Oil for frying
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
For Garnish:
- Chili oil
- Pine nuts
Let's get cookin'
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- For the yogurt sauce: Stir together vegan yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and dried mint until well combined. Set aside.
- Cook the soy chunks in vegetable stock for about 5 minutes, then drain.
- Heat oil in a large pan and add the sliced eggplant and cooked soy chunks (or tofu slices).
- Stir-fry for 5-10 minutes until the eggplant has softened.
- Add paprika, cumin, ground coriander, cinnamon, dried oregano, and salt to the pan.
- Season and stir well to coat everything in the spices.
- To serve: Place the cooked pasta in bowls, top with the yogurt sauce and döner "meat."
- Garnish with chili oil and pine nuts before serving.
A fusion dish that combines Italian pasta with Middle Eastern döner flavors
Break all the culinary rules with this vegan döner pasta that combines Italian comfort food with Middle Eastern spices! This fusion pasta recipe features perfectly spiced eggplant and soy protein "meat" topped with a refreshing yogurt pasta sauce that creates an unexpectedly addictive combination.
This plant-based pasta dish transforms simple ingredients into something extraordinary using warm döner spices like cumin, coriander, and cinnamon. The vegan yogurt sauce with fresh mint provides a cool contrast to the aromatic spiced "meat," while chili oil and pine nuts add the perfect finishing touches.
Ready in just 30 minutes, this creative pasta recipe is perfect for adventurous home cooks looking to expand their Mediterranean fusion repertoire. Whether you're craving comfort food with a twist or seeking innovative vegan recipes, this döner pasta delivers bold flavors that will have you making it on repeat!
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