Vegan Greek Gyro Recipe
Authentic Gyro Pita Sandwich with Seitan and Tzatziki Sauce
Best vegan Greek gyro ever!
From Mark Reinfeld's new cookbook 30-Minute Vegan Taste of Europe.
Replace the seitan with slice Field Roast, vegan sausage, or Gardein chicken products.
For a gluten-free version of this Gyro sandwich, replace the seitan with extra firm tofu or tempeh.
Total prep & cook time: 30 min
Total prep & cook time: 30 min
4 Servings
Nutrition Data, 216g Serving: 223 calories, 52 Calories from Fat, 27g carb, 6g fat, 525mg sodium, 4g fiber, 17g protein, 7g Sugars. low Cholesterol & Sat. Fat, good source Vit. C & Manganese. Estimated glycemic load 12
Seitan Ingredients:
- 1 Tblsp. olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, slice thinly (1 1/4 cups)
- 1 small bell pepper, sliced thinly
- 2 to 3 large garlic cloves, pressed or minced
- 8 oz. seitan strips
- 1/4 tsp. liquid smoke
- 1 Tblsp. finely chopped fresh oregano
- 1 tsp. minced fresh rosemary
- 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tblsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp. wheat-free tamari or other soy sauce
Gyro Ingredients:
- 2 to 4 pita breads
- Tomato, sliced thinly
- Red onion, sliced thinly
- Tzatziki sauce
Directions:
- Prepare the seitan: Place a sauté pan over medium-high heat
- Place the oil onion, pepper, and garlic in the pan and cook fro 2 minutes, stirring frequently
- Lower the heat to low, add the remaining ingredients, and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Meanwhile, prepare the gyro fixings
- Warm the pita breads on a skillet or in the oven
- To assemble, stuff your pita with the fixings, add the seitan, and enjoy
- For an authentic Greek experience, smash your plate when finished
Recipe Tips:
We chose to highlight this Greek vegetarian sandwich recipe because it is a powerhouse of flavor and one of our favorites. Make sure you serve it with the tzatziki sauce recipe that follows for maximum flavor. Make the tzatziki sauce with homemade vegan mayonnaise for the best results.
If you do not have fresh herbs available that's OK, just reduce the amount of herbs called for to one-third and use dried instead.
Store bought seitan isn't cheap and this recipe is addictive. What to do? Make your own homemade seitan. It's easy!
Serve this authentic Greek gyro recipe, and tzatziki sauce recipe with homemade French fries. Use tzatziki sauce as a dip for the fries and prepare to be blown away!
Your comments & questions help improve our recipes, so don't be shy! Contact Us
