Looking for delicious food that is also vegan? Believe it or not, many Lebanese dishes are naturally vegan (and vegetarian) friendly! No matter your dietary needs, Basha’s Shawarma offers a wide menu of Lebanese cuisine options for you.
For vegans who are looking for taste without compromise, we’ve compiled a list of the top ten Lebanese cuisine options that are completely vegan.
Hummus
As one of the most popular dishes, Hummus is a golden dip that pleases vegans and non-vegans alike. This creamy spread is typically made from chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil. Hummus offers vegans the perfect substitute for non-vegan spreads such as tzatziki or mayonnaise and works well with most Lebanese dishes!
Try Hummus on a sandwich, wrap, in a salad, with pita bread, and more- the possibilities are practically endless! Basha’s Shawarma offers three delicious flavours of Hummus that are sure to please every flavour palette; original, sundried tomato, and cumin olive.
Falafel
Did you know that Falafel originated in Egypt? Falafel is a deep-fried ball or patty made from a combination of beans or peas and spices. This delicious dish is versatile and can be made vegan or vegetarian.
Falafel can be served in a variety of ways depending on what you’re craving! Try it in a pita paired with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and tahini, or even on its own. This dish is sure to please vegan and Lebanese food lovers.
Lentil Soup
Lentil soup is a classic vegan dish that is a delicious, healthy, and vegan Lebanese cuisine option. No meal is complete without a side or starter of our Lentil soup made from pureed red lentils, carrots, celery, garnished with parsley and served with whole wheat pita and a lemon slice.
Fattoush
Listed as one of our 8 Classic Lebanese Foods that Everyone Needs to Try, Fattoush is a traditional Lebanese salad made with crushed fried pita bread. This salad is perfect on its own, paired with another vegan dish as a side, or as filling in a pita.
The classic Fattoush salad at Basha’s Shawarma is made with a mixture of fresh mint, parsley, toasted whole wheat pita bread, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh is a Lebanese salad consisting of bulgur, tomatoes, onion, and parsley. This delicious vegan salad is topped with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. You can enjoy this light and fresh dish as is, in a salad or wrap, or with pita bread. Tabbouleh is also great when quinoa is mixed in- adding that extra protein to your meal.
Batata Harra
Batata Harra is a Lebanese Cuisine staple consisting of potatoes, red peppers, chilli, garlic, and coriander fried in olive oil. This delicious meal can be topped with different garnishes to add extra flavour and taste.
Baba Ghanoush
Similar to Hummus, Baba Ghanoush is a flavourful dip made from barbequed eggplant, tahini, olive oil, garlic, fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, chopped tomatoes, and paprika. You can enjoy Baba Ghanoush as a dip or a spread! It’s delicious when paired with cooked pita bread, or used as a spread on sandwiches and wraps.
Manakeesh Za’atar
Manakeesh is a Lebanese flatbread that is typically enjoyed during breakfast or lunch- but don’t let that stop you from enjoying it any time of day. It is a crispy flatbread that is topped with a traditional blend of spices including oregano, sumac, olive oil, and toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy Manakeesh Za’atar with hummus or baba ghanoush!
Grape Leaves
Dolmas, or stuffed grape leaves, are typically served as an appetizer to a Lebanese meal. These grape leaves are stuffed with a delicious medley of rice, chickpeas, onions, and diced parsley. You can enjoy these lemony grape leaves served with slices of lemon and tomatoes or try dipping them in hummus or baba ghanoush.
Mujaddara
This healthy and flavourful vegan dish is sure to please your taste buds! Mujaddara is a simple Lebanese dish consisting of lentil and rice pilaf tossed with fried onions and spices. This basic comfort food is both flavourful, healthy, and vegan! Just be sure to ask for no butter as some restaurants like to drizzle butter on top.
Catering to Your Dietary Needs
Basha’s Shawarma offers Lebanese cuisine options to fit all your dietary restrictions! You’ll be sure to enjoy appetizers, dishes, and desserts that are delicious and diet-friendly. We offer flavourful Lebanese food options for vegan, vegetarian, halal, dairy-free, and gluten-free diets.
Call us or stop by our store today to taste fresh food that rules.