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A fluffy Greek pita is filled with creamy tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and juicy tofu shaved meat.

Vegan “Gyro” with Tofu Shaved “Meat”

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  • Author: Kathryn Alexandre
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A delicious vegan gyro recipe made with juicy tofu shaved meat and a simple vegan tzatziki sauce. You won’t be able to eat just one!

Ingredients

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Tofu Shaved Meat (makes 350 g)

  • 350 g firm tofu (best if frozen & defrosted)
  • 2 tbsp + 1/2 tsp tamari (or soy sauce)
  • 1 tbsp vegan worcestershire sauce (or more tamari)
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/2 tbsp neutral oil (to prevent sticking in oven)
  • 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 3/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth (homemade for extra savings)

Vegan Tzatziki Sauce (makes 350 g)

  • 170 g cucumber, grated and drained (about 1/3 of an english cucumber)*
  • 200 g soft or silken tofu (or 1 cup dairy-free unsweetened yogurt)
  • 1–2 cloves garlic (or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
  • 2 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill (or mint)
  • 3/4 tsp salt (more to taste)
  • Pinch black pepper (to taste)

Remaining Ingredients

  • 2 tomatoes, sliced*
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced*
  • 4 leaves romaine lettuce, shredded*
  • 4 Greek pitas*
  • optional (add roasted potatoes or fries)

*Fresh ingredients you need that are not part of our pantry and freezer tips.

Instructions

  1. To make the tofu shaved meat you can visit this blog post for more detailed information. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Slice defrosted tofu as thinly as possible. Make the marinade by mixing 2 tbsp tamari with the remaining ingredients up until the vegetable broth. Coat the tofu slices in the marinade and lay in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes turning the slices and basting them with leftover marinade at the 20 minute mark. The tofu will be golden and crispy. To rehydrate the slices just before building your gyro, bring the ½ cup vegetable broth and the remaining ½ tsp tamari to a boil. Add the tofu meat and simmer until the tofu has absorbed the broth. Now your tofu shaved meat will be juicy and ready to use in your gyro. 
  2. Make the vegan tzatziki while the tofu shaved meat is in the oven. Grate the cucumber and sprinkle with ½ tsp salt to draw out more liquid. Let sit for a couple of minutes then use a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to squeeze as much water from the cucumber as possible. Blend the remaining ingredients then stir the cucumber into the blended tofu sauce.
  3. To build your gyro, warm up the pita according to the package instructions. Lay the warmed pita fluffier side down and spread tzatziki on top. Then add lettuce, tomato, onion, and your tofu shaved meat. Top with more tzatziki and enjoy!

Notes

Approximate Cost: $13.95 Canadian for 4 vegan gyro. $5.15 for the tofu shaved meat, $1.80 for the vegan tzatziki, $7.00 for the remaining ingredients.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Burgers & Sandwiches
  • Method: Various
  • Cuisine: Greek Inspired

Find it online: https://tastythriftytimely.com/vegan-gyro-with-tofu-shaved-meat/