Vegan gyro

Vegan gyro is a Greek wrap typically made of meat. For a Vegan healthier option, substitute meat with protein-rich ingredients like tofu, tempeh, or chickpeas. Fill the tasty and tempting wraps with vegetables, marinated tofu, and creamy tzatziki sauce. It is a flavorful and amazing dish. Customize the Vegan Gyro according to your choice. It is a vegan-friendly, easy, and comfortable meal. Let’s start this recipe.

Equipment

• Mixing Bowl
• Large Tray
• Nonstick pan

Ingredients

Marinade the Tofu

• Extra Firm Tofu 14oz
• Vegan Oil 2tbsp
• Tamari sauce 3tbsps
• Balsamic Vinegar 2tbsps
• Maple syrup 2 tsp
• Tomato paste 1tbsp
• Chopped Garlic 1/2tsp
• Salt 1tsp
• Black pepper 1/4tsp, or to taste
• Dried Dill 1/2tsp
• Ground Coriander 1/2tsp
• Dried Oregano 1/2tsp
• Cumin 1/4tsp
• Cinnamon 1/8tsp

Toppings

• Pita Bread 3-4
• Sliced Onion 1
• Sliced Cucumber 1
• Grated Lettuce 1 cups
• Fresh Sliced Tomato 1
• Tzatziki Sauce
• Vegan Feta Cheese Crumbles- Optional

Optional Add-ins

• French Fries
• Black or green olives
• Hummus
• Fresh Chopped Herbs

Instructions

1. Divide the firm tofu into two halves lengthwise. Cut each half into 4-5 pieces.
2. Transfer the tofu to a plastic bag and freeze it for a night or 4-5 hours before cooking.
3. Meanwhile, prepare the tofu marination.
4. Add tamari sauce, olive oil, maple syrup, chopped garlic, Balsamic Vinegar, Tomato paste,
5. Dried Dill, salt, black pepper, Ground Coriander, Dried Oregano, cumin, and cinnamon to a mixing bowl.
6. Combine all ingredients.
7. Dip the cube-sized tofu into this marination mixture.
8. Coat it well. Set aside the marinated tofu to a large tray.
9. Marinade the remaining tofu in the same steps.
10. Place this tray in the fridge for one hour.
11. Next, drizzle olive oil over a nonstick pan. Warm this pan over medium heat.
12. Add marinated tofu to this pan in batches to avoid overcrowding.
13. Simmer each side of tofu for about 5-6 minutes until its upper layer is golden brown.
14. Follow the same procedure to cook other marinated tofu.

Assemble the Gyros

1. Spread the pita bread to a clean place.
2. Add the first layer of shredded lettuce, the middle layer of marinated tofu, sliced onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, vegan feta cheese crumbles, and the final layer of tzatziki sauce.
3. Sprinkle over salt and black pepper.
4. Cover the pita bread in aluminum foil. Fold both sides tightly with aluminum foil so the mixture leaks into the bread.
5. The tasty and creamy Vegan Gyros are ready.
6. Serve it with French fries.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the versatile and healthy wraps with vegan sandwich, falafel, tomato rice, vegetarian nachos, and hummus.
Combines well with salad like Mediterranean Quinoa salad, Pasta salad, Mediterranean Orzo salad, Greek Salad, lentil, and feta salad.
Pair it well with fries such as Parmesan Truffle fries, Airfryer Jicama fries, or Airfryer Sweet potato fries.

Tips

• Used flavorful protein-rich items like tempeh, seitan, soy curls, and tofu to make this dish.
• Choose a good quality and fresh pita bread.
• Add different colorful vegetables like mushrooms, eggplant, or zucchini.
• Try it with different spices to enhance the dish’s aroma.
• Cut tofu into thin stripes or bite-size small cubes.

Notes

It is important to freeze the tofu before marinating. Refrigerate the tofu for three to four hours before cooking. It will firm the shape and marinate well tofu.

Storage Information

Refrigerator: Sealed the vegan gyros in an airtight jar. Refrigerate this jar for 4-5 days.
Freezer: You can freeze it for a long duration. Freeze it for 2-3 months.
Microwave Oven: Reheat the frozen dish in a microwave oven for 1 minute.

FAQs

Can I use different bread instead of pita bread?
You can use flatbread, collard green wraps, or gluten-free bread. Gluten-free bread is an option only for those people who follow a strict gluten diet plan.

How do I make this gyro colorful?
To make it colorful, you can add different vegetables like mushrooms, different colors of bell peppers, sprouts, black beans, white beans, or zucchini.

Can I switch the Tzatziki sauce to another Vegan sauce?
Vegan Mayo, Vegan sour cream, or Vegan Ranch is a good option. You can use it as a replacement but each sauce has a unique taste and flavor. I recommend using Vegan Tzatziki sauce because it gives a distinctive flavor rest is choice yours.

Nutritional Information Per Serving

Serving Amount 1 warp each person
Total Calories 155kcal
Carbohydrates 7g
Protein 15g
Total Fiber 1g
Fat 8g
Sugar 3g
Sodium 1777mg
Iron 3mg