Name: Loaded Shawarma Fries with Lemony Tahini
Prep time: 21 min
Cook time: 49 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: mediterranean
Ingredients: 4 null russet potatoes (medium, scrubbed); 2 tbsp avocado oil; 1 tbsp shawarma spice blend ((see note)); null null sea salt (to taste); 0.75 cup cucumber (diced); 0.75 cup tomatoes (diced fresh); 0.25 cup red onion (diced); 1 null roasted red peppers (diced); 10 null kalamata olives (halved); null handful fresh parsley (flat leaf, chopped); 0.5 cup chickpeas (cooked); 0.5 tsp shawarma spice ((see notes)); 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1.5 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; null null sea salt (to taste); 0.25 cup tahini; 0.25 cup water; 0.5 tsp lemon zest; 1.33 tbsp lemon juice (1 tbsp + 1 tsp); 1 clove garlic cloves (finely grated); null null salt pepper (to taste); 1 tbsp sesame seeds (raw); 1.5 tsp nutritional yeast; 0.5 tsp onion powder; null pinch sea salt (big)

Instructions

Show units in method

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the potatoes (4 russet) into 1-inch thick wedges and transfer to the baking sheet. Toss with avocado oil (2 tbsp), shawarma spice blend (1 tbsp), and [sea salt]. Spread evenly and roast for 40 minutes, or until tender and golden, flipping halfway.
2

While the [russet potatoes] roast, combine diced cucumber (0.75 cup), diced fresh tomatoes (0.75 cup), diced red onion (0.25 cup), red peppers (1 roasted), olives (10 kalamata), [handful fresh parsley], cooked chickpeas (0.5 cup), shawarma spice (0.5 tsp), lemon juice (1 tbsp), extra-virgin olive oil (1.5 tbsp), and [sea salt] in a medium bowl for the veg salad. Toss and set aside.
3

For the lemony tahini, whisk together tahini (0.25 cup), water (0.25 cup), lemon zest (0.5 tsp), lemon juice (1.33 tbsp), garlic cloves (1 clove), and [salt pepper] in a medium bowl. Season to taste and set aside.
4

For the cheesy sesame sprinkle, combine raw sesame seeds (1 tbsp), nutritional yeast (1.5 tsp), onion powder (0.5 tsp), and [big pinch sea salt] in a spice grinder. Pulse until a fine meal. Set aside.
5

To assemble, arrange the [shawarma-spiced fries] on a platter. Drizzle with the [lemony tahini]. Spoon the [crunchy veg salad] on top, straining excess liquid. Finish with the [cheesy sesame sprinkle] and extra [fresh parsley] if desired.