Lebanese Donair

Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Lebanese Donair
320 min.
7
701kcal

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Lebanese Donair: A Dairy-Free, Super Healthy Main Course

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Lebanon with this delicious and healthy donair recipe. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or even as a main course for a special meal, this dairy-free donair is not only very healthy but also boasts a impressive recipe health score of 100. It's a crowd-pleaser that's sure to impress your family and friends.

With a preparation time of 320 minutes and serving 7 persons, this recipe is ideal for gatherings or when you're craving a hearty meal. Each serving contains approximately 701 kcal, providing a well-balanced diet.

The star of this dish is the boneless top round steak, sliced very thinly and marinated in a blend of red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, spices, and minced garlic. The steak is then oven-cooked to perfection, retaining its tenderness and flavor. Accompanied by a fresh parsley sauce, tomatoes, and a savory tahini sauce, this donair is a symphony of tastes and textures.

Served in 6-inch pita bread rounds, this Lebanese Donair makes for a visually appealing and satisfying meal. Whether you're a fan of Middle Eastern cuisine or simply looking to try something new, this recipe is a must-try for all cooking enthusiasts.

Ingredients

  • teaspoon allspice 
  • 0.3 teaspoon cardamom 
  • bunch parsley fresh finely chopped
  • cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.5 cup juice of lemon fresh
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • servings parsley 
  • 6-inch wholewheat pita breads ()
  • 0.5 cup red wine vinegar 
  • servings salt to taste
  • large onion sweet finely chopped
  • cup tahini (sesame-seed paste)
  • servings tahini 
  • large tomatoes coarsely chopped
  • 3.3 pounds top round boneless very thin sliced
  • 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven

Directions

  1. Place the sliced beef into a flat, ovenproof dish. Stir the red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup olive oil, lemon juice, allspice, cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, salt, tomatoes and garlic together in a bowl until well blended.
  2. Pour over the beef, turning slices to coat evenly. Cover, and refrigerate 4 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  4. Remove the cover from the dish with the beef, and cook in preheated oven until the meat is no longer pink, about 50 minutes. Cool slightly.
  5. Meanwhile, make the parsley sauce by mixing the parsley, sweet onion, and 1/2 cup olive oil together in a bowl.
  6. Place the tomatoes in a bowl, and set aside until needed.
  7. Make the tahini sauce by mixing the garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and water together in a bowl. Season to taste with salt.
  8. To serve, place the pita bread rounds on serving plates. Spoon some of the meat mixture down the center of each pita round. Top with the parsley mix, tomatoes, and tahini sauce.
  9. Roll up the sides of the pita bread around the filling, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories701kcal
Protein33.08%
Fat55.4%
Carbs11.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.86
Glycemic Load
1.56
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
45.536521745765%

Flavonoids

Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg
Eriodictyol
0.85mg
Hesperetin
2.52mg
Naringenin
0.77mg
Apigenin
26.17mg
Luteolin
0.15mg
Kaempferol
0.79mg
Myricetin
2.46mg
Quercetin
7.43mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:700.7kcal
35.03%
Fat:43.89g
67.53%
Saturated Fat:7.57g
47.29%
Carbohydrates:20.52g
6.84%
Net Carbohydrates:16.16g
5.87%
Sugar:4.98g
5.53%
Cholesterol:128.46mg
42.82%
Sodium:368.68mg
16.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:58.97g
117.94%
Vitamin K:214.46µg
204.25%
Selenium:84.54µg
120.77%
Phosphorus:905.43mg
90.54%
Vitamin B3:18.01mg
90.04%
Vitamin B6:1.66mg
82.95%
Zinc:12.27mg
81.81%
Vitamin B1:1.05mg
70.11%
Copper:1.13mg
56.26%
Vitamin B12:2.84µg
47.38%
Vitamin C:38.41mg
46.55%
Iron:7.65mg
42.49%
Potassium:1355.83mg
38.74%
Vitamin A:1710.02IU
34.2%
Folate:122.7µg
30.68%
Magnesium:121.63mg
30.41%
Vitamin B2:0.41mg
24.12%
Vitamin E:2.65mg
17.63%
Fiber:4.36g
17.46%
Vitamin B5:1.63mg
16.29%
Calcium:159.28mg
15.93%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.75%
Source:Allrecipes