Vegan Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe | Easy and Delicious
Looking for a flavorful and satisfying vegan dish? Look no further than this vegan gyros recipe with homemade tzatziki sauce. Made with mushrooms and a blend of spices, these gyros are a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional meat gyros. The mushrooms are marinated in a mixture of wet and dry ingredients, giving them a savory and mouthwatering flavor. Once cooked, they are paired with a refreshing homemade tzatziki sauce made with tofu, lemon juice, garlic, cucumber, dill seed, and a touch of almond milk yogurt. The result? A gyro that is bursting with flavor, tangy, and creamy, all wrapped up in a soft pita bread. Enjoy it with some fresh red onion, tomato, and lettuce for added crunch and freshness. This vegan gyros recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal that will leave you craving for more.
Ingredients:
- Mushrooms (about 16 ounces worth, preferably portobello)
- Marinade ingredients (check website for details)
- Tofu
- Lemon juice (about 3 tablespoons)
- Apple cider vinegar
- Garlic
- English cucumber (half)
- Dill seed (or fresh dill if available)
- Salt
- Plant-based almond milk yogurt (optional)
- Pita breads
- English cucumber (sliced)
- Fresh red onion (sliced)
- Tomato (sliced)
- Lettuce (optional)
Cooking steps:
- Place mushrooms in a dry pan and cook over medium heat until done.
- In a blender, combine tofu, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic, cucumber, dill seed, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Optional: Add plant-based almond milk yogurt for added tang. Blend again.
- Warm the pita breads.
- Assemble the gyros by placing the cooked mushrooms, sliced cucumber, red onion, tomato, lettuce (if desired), and a dollop of tzatziki sauce on the pita breads.
- Enjoy these delicious vegan gyros with homemade tzatziki sauce!
