Ingredients
For the Shawarma Spice Blend
For the Roasted Vegetables and Chickpeas
1 medium (1-lb)
eggplant, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 6 cups)
1 medium (7-oz)
red onion, cut into ¾-inch-thick wedges
1 (15.5-oz) can
chickpeas, drained and thoroughly rinsed
5 Tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1.5 Tbsp (8g)
Shawarma Spice Blend (above)
Zest and juice of 1 small (4-oz) lemon (2 tsp zest and 3 Tbsp juice)
¼ tsp
crushed red chile flakes
½ cup (2 ½ oz)
drained Kalamata olives, halved, plus 1 tablespoon brine
½ cup (2 oz)
crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup
loosely packed fresh basil leaves
For the Herby Yogurt Sauce with Cucumbers
8 oz
Persian cucumbers (about 3 total), halved lengthwise and cut diagonally into ½-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
3 Tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1.5 cups (12 oz)
full-fat plain Greek yogurt
2 cloves
garlic (6g), finely grated
3 Tbsp (7g)
coarsely chopped fresh dill, plus hand-torn dill for garnish
4 to 8
warm pita breads or flatbreads (depending on size)