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Vegan Gyros with Mushrooms
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Vegan Gyros with Mushrooms

Vegan Gyros with Mushrooms and Tzatziki. Easy 5 Ingredient Vegan Mushroom Gyro "meat" and 5 Minute Vegan Tzatziki. Vegan Nutfree Recipe. Can be Gluten-free

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 220 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

Mushroom Gyro Filling:
  • 12 oz mushroom white, or a mix of cremini, white, bella (see notes for other options, sliced
  • 1/2 cup onion sliced
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce See notes for subs, vegan
  • 4 tsp shawarma spice blend , see notes for recipe
  • 1 tsp sugar or other sweetener
  • garlic salt if needed, 2 cloves, minced, optional addins
Vegan Tzatziki:
  • 7 oz tofu drained, firm
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 1 clove of garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dill or 1 tbsp fresh, dried
  • 1/2 English cucumber , peeled and cubed
Other
  • cucumber
  • tomato
  • onion sliced
  • pickles chopped, or greens
  • lettuce chopped, or greens
  • 3 pita bread

Instructions

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  1. Mushroom Gyro filling: Add everything to a saucepan, cover and cook over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup water to deglaze after 5 mins. Cover and Cook for another 6 to 8 mins or until mushrooms are tender to preference.
  2. Make your tzatziki: Process the tofu through black pepper in a food processor until smooth. Add a tbsp of water if needed. Add dill and cucumber and pulse until cucumber is evenly chopped. taste and adjust salt, tang. (If using a blender, blend tofu through black pepper until smooth, transfer to a bowl and mix in grated cucumber and dill).
  3. Slice onions, cucumber and tomatoes if using. Chop up some greens or lettuce. Warm the pita bread on a gas stove (directly on the gas or skillet),or grill
  4. Assemble: Add greens if using, add the mushrooms, cucumber, onion, tomato and a generous helping of tzatziki. Serve immediately. 
  5. To store: Store the filling, toppings and tzatziki separately. Refrigerate for upto 3 days. Reheat the filling, warm the pita bread, assemble and serve. 

Notes

  • Shawarma spice blend: Mix 1.5 tsp cumin powder, 1.5 tsp coriander powder,1 tsp paprika, 1/3 to 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1.5 tsp garlic powder, 1/4-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground cardamom,1/8 tsp each ground cloves, nutmeg, allspice
  • Variations: You can use other fillings instead of mushrooms, such as soycurls, shredded seitan, shredded jackfruit. Add 1/2 cup water with the ingredients and simmer for 10+ mins until the sauce mixture thickens. Add more sauce, flavor if needed. For Jackfruit, spread the cooked mixture on a baking sheet to bake for 10-15 mins to dry out for better texture. 
  • Nutrition is for 1 gyro, includes pita bread
  • To make this Gluten-free, use my gluten-free flatbreads instead of pita bread
  • To make the tzatziki soy-free: Use 1 cup soaked cashews. You will need a bit more salt, tang and flavor.
  • To make the mushrooms soyfree: Use a mix of 1 tbsp coconut aminos, 2 tsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder and 1 tsp tomato paste/ketchup.

Nutrition Information

Calories 220kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 351mg (15%) Potassium 714mg (15%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 185IU (4%) Vitamin C 9.2mg (10%) Calcium 271mg (27%) Iron 5.5mg (31%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220

% Daily Value*

Calories 220kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 351mg 15%
Potassium 714mg 15%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 185IU 4%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10%
Calcium 271mg 27%
Iron 5.5mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.