Mouthwatering Vegan Lebanese Street Food

Step into the vibrant and mouthwatering world of vegan Lebanese street food, where tradition meets innovation, and the rich flavors are cooked with a plant-based twist.

a collage of vegan Lebanese street food showing vegan shawarma, vegan tofu tawook, vegan falafel wraps and foul moudamas

Lebanese street food is more than just a culinary experience.

It's a journey through the bustling markets and lively streets of Beirut, Tripoli, and across Lebanon.

Many consider this country the culinary capital of Middle Eastern food, where the aroma of spices has been mingling with the laughter of locals for thousands of years.

This recipe collection pays homage to the spirited nature of the Lebanese people and their deep love for exquisite cuisine made apparent through the variety of flavors found in the individual dishes.

It captures the essence of traditional foods, which have been thoughtfully reimagined with a vegan twist or are inherently plant-based.

This list has been accessed from the wider vegan Lebanese recipes collection which goes beyond the streets and into home-cooking. Some of the recipes can also be found in this list of top vegan Lebanese mezze.

Vegan Lebanese Street Food

Mushroom Shawarma

Shawarma is typically a rotisserie made with spiced meats. This version has been reimagined with juicy mushrooms filled with authentic shawarma spices.

Best Vegan Shawarma

Shish Taouk

Shish tawook typically is crafted of skewered chicken, this version is made with succulent cubes of tofu that are generously bathed in a dairy free marinade.

Tofu Shish Taouk

Falafel

Possibly one of the most iconic naturally vegan Lebanese street foods. Falafel vendors can be found and is loved all over Lebanon. What's not to love about biting into crunchy balls filled with plant protein.

Lebanese Falafel

a stack of pita sandwich rolls filled with falafel and veggies

Falafel Wraps

It's only fitting that falafel wraps get a mention, a convenient way to enjoy falafels, each pita sandwich is filled with fresh veggies, herbs and tahini sauce.

Falafel Pita Wraps

Spinach Hand Pies

There is not a main street in Lebanon that doesn't boast the aromas of a bakery where you will find spinach hand pies also known as fatayer bi sabanekh. Each pie is filled with a sour spinach filling that is a must-try.

Fatayer bi Sabanekh

A white plate of creamed fava beans topped with chopped parsley

Warmed Fava Beans

There are specialty street vendors that pride themselves on serving the freshest and warmest spiced bowl of fava beans named foul moudamas. This is the ultimate breakfast food that will keep you full for hours.

Lebanese Foul Moudamas

a brown bowl of cooked chips with radish on the side

Warm Chickpeas

Warmed chickpeas, called balila, are often served alongside foul moudamas. Both of these dishes are natural vegan foods. Imagine dipping pita bread into soft chickpeas swimming in a light cumin sauce.

Hummus Balila

pearl couscous with pearl onions and chickpeas in a bowl

Moghrabieh

The city of Tripoli features proud vendors who have been operating for over a century serving the people tender pearls of couscous filled with warming spices served with pickles wrapped in soft pita. This is known as Moghrabieh and it is a must-try.

Vegan Moghrabieh

three glasses of thick milk drink topped with pistachio, cinnamon or coconut

Vegan Sahlab

Locals love to warm up with a cozy thick beverage called Sahlab. Usually made with dairy milk, this version is dairy free and equally delicious. With each sip you can feel the warmth travel through your body.

Vegan Sahlab

Honorable Mentions

Other recipes which are yet to be featured in the above vegan Lebanese street food recipes list, is the famous manoush, which is a Lebanese zaatar pizza.

Knafeh is a famous dessert made of cheese sandwiched between two layers of pastry.

Sfiha are pastries that can be filled with an assortment of fillings.

Street coffee can easily be purchased from many vendors and convenience stores, it is common for folks to take a few minutes of leisure over a small cup of coffee.

Sambousek is small hand pie filled with either meat or vegetables, similar in nature to an empanada.

Jallab, a refreshingly cold molasses drink flavored with rose water and filled with pine nuts.

More Vegan Foods From Lebanon

You might also love this Lebanese vegan stuffed foods roundup of recipes.

One of the easiest meals to prepare is Lebanese potato stew without meat, it's one of my personal favorites and is always served on a bed of vermicelli buglur.

Hummus is very popular nowadays as a dip or spread, I like having it with some tabouli and pita bread.

Did you make any of the above recipes? I'd love to know! Leave me a comment below with a ★★★★★ rating or tag @plantbasedfolk on social media.

Mouthwatering Vegan Lebanese Street Food