Vegan Gyros
Delicious vegan gyros packed with dairy-free tzatziki, vegan chicken or tofu, fresh veggies and crispy fries!
Servings: 4
Calories: 626kcal
Equipment
- Grill (or broiler)
- Large bowl
- small bowl
- Baking sheet
- Skillet
Ingredients
For The Marinated “Chicken”
- 450 g vegan chicken use my recipe or extra firm tofu or store-bought vegan chicken
- 200 g vegan yoghurt unflavoured and unsweetened
- 1 lemon juiced and zested
- 50 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves very finely minced or crushed
- ½ tablespoon ground coriander
- ½ tablespoon ground cumin
- ½ tablespoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon MSG optional
For Serving
- 4 Vegan Greek Pitas or store-bought flatbreads use my recipe or store-bought
- 240 ml vegan tzatziki use my recipe or store-bought
- 3 tomatoes sliced
- ½ a cucumber sliced
- 1 red onion peeled and sliced
- Fresh dill, parsley or mint
- Ground black pepper
- 200 g french fries cooked
Instructions
To Make the Marinated “Chicken”
- Pull apart or slice the vegan chicken into large shreds. If using extra firm tofu, break it into large chunks.450 g vegan chicken
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the remaining marinated “chicken” ingredients. Mix well to create a smooth marinade.200 g vegan yoghurt, 1 lemon, 50 ml extra virgin olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, ½ tablespoon ground coriander, ½ tablespoon ground cumin, ½ tablespoon sweet paprika, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon crushed black pepper, ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, ½ teaspoon MSG, Ground black pepper
- Add the vegan “chicken” or tofu to the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.
- Preheat your grill (broiler) on high. Arrange the marinated vegan chicken or tofu on a baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet under the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until slightly crispy and browned on the edges. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Remove from the grill and slice.
To Serve
- Warm the vegan Greek pitas or flatbreads in a skillet or oven until they are soft and pliable.4 Vegan Greek Pitas or store-bought flatbreads
- Place a generous amount of vegan tzatziki on each pita, followed by some cooked vegan “chicken”.240 ml vegan tzatziki
- Top with sliced tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Sprinkle with fresh dill, parsley, or mint and add a handful of cooked french fries directly into each gyro.3 tomatoes, ½ a cucumber, 1 red onion, Fresh dill, parsley or mint, 200 g french fries
- Fold the pitas to encase the fillings and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 626kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 1236mg | Potassium: 859mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1584IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 277mg | Iron: 4mg