Quorn Pitta
Quorn mince, shallots and ground black cardamom come together in this dish β 65 minutes, 7 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 7 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (4)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
How to make it
- Peel and finely chop the shallots. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat and soften the shallots for 4 to 5 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the garlic powder, ground cumin, red pepper flakes, and ground black cardamom, and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the Quorn mince and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon and letting it take on a little colour.
- Stir in the tomato paste and water, then simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the mixture is thick and the Quorn is heated through, adding a splash more water if it looks dry.
- Finish with the white vinegar to brighten the flavour and season with salt to taste.
- Warm the pitta breads briefly in a dry pan or toaster until soft and pliable, then split each one open to form a pocket.
- Spoon the spiced Quorn into the warm pittas and serve immediately, with salad leaves or a spoon of yoghurt on the side if you like.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Pan Β· Saucepan
Ingredient substitutions
- Shallots
- Β½ small onion + a little garlic
Tips & common questions
How long does Quorn Pitta take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 12 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of shallots?
Try Β½ small onion + a little garlic. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Quorn Pitta is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Quornpitta.JPG (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.