Vegetarian Portobello Mushroom Gyros
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
386 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek
Vegetarian Portobello Mushroom Gyros
Description
The Vegetarian Portobello Mushroom Gyros feature portobello caps sliced and marinated in a mixture of olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. After marinating, the mushrooms are cooked in a skillet until they are softened and develop a deep brown color, bringing out their earthy richness. Tzatziki sauce is spread on pita bread, which is then layered with the cooked mushrooms, fresh vegetables such as tomato, red onion, radish, and lettuce, and topped with crumbled feta cheese. The combination of the savory mushrooms and fresh, crisp toppings wrapped in soft pita bread creates a balanced meal with both texture and flavor.
These gyros can be served immediately after assembly, making them convenient for lunch or a casual dinner. The recipe highlights how portobello mushrooms can substitute meat in gyros while maintaining a satisfying texture and flavor.
To prevent pita breads from cracking when folded, warming them covered with a moist paper towel in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds is recommended. Assemble the gyros right after warming for best results.
Ingredients
Portobello Gyro Filling
- 4 portobello mushrooms
- ¼ cup olive oil 60 mL
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce 30 mL
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice 30 mL
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
To serve
- 4 large pita bread
- ½ cup tzatziki sauce cut tzatziki recipe in half if making it just for these gyros
- tomato extras
- red onion
- radish
- lettuce
- feta cheese
Instructions
- Prep: Prepare feta tzatziki sauce (or traditional tzatziki). Slice all veggies.
- Prep Mushrooms: Clean caps with a wet paper towel. Cut into ¼ inch slices. In a small bowl, stir together oil, soy, lemon, garlic, and spices. Toss to coat the mushrooms.
- Cook Mushrooms: Cook the mushrooms in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, flipping to cook evenly. When finished, they should be slightly softened and deep brown.
- Assemble: Spread tzatziki onto one side of the pita, then add mushroom gyro filling, veggies. and feta. Fold in half and dig in!
Notes
- If pita breads crack when you fold them, warm covered with a moist paper towel in the microwave for 20–30 seconds before assembling.
- Assemble the gyros immediately after warming the pita to keep them pliable.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 386 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1gyro (not including veggie toppings) | |
| Calories | 386kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 40.6g | 14% |
| Protein | 9.3g | 19% |
| Fat | 21.5g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 1366mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 23mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% |
| Sugar | 3.1g | 6% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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