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A plant-based version of the traditional Greek Gyros, with a creamy tzatziki on the side that compliments the dish perfectly!
A plant-based version of the traditional Greek Gyros, with a creamy tzatziki on the side that compliments the dish perfectly!
Greek Gyros with Tzatziki [Vegan]
This Recipe is :
Calories
493Serves
4Cook Time
40Ingredients
For the Gyros ‘Meat’:
- 2.6-ounces dried soya mince
- 8.4-ounces boiling water with 1 vegetable stock cube
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon mild chili powder (or hot if you like spice)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil to fry
For the Tzatziki Ingredients:
- 3.2-ounces soy yogurt (or other plant-based yoghurts)
- 1-ounce cucumber – grated
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- Black pepper as desired
For the Flatbread:
- 12.3-ounces plain flour
- 11.4-ounces soy yogurt (or other plant-based yogurts)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Extra virgin olive oil to fry
Preparation
For the Gyros ‘Meat’:
- Add the mince, water and stock to a saucepan, stir until thoroughly combined, then put on a low heat (mine was on 2 out of 6) on the hob for 15 minutes – make sure you stir regularly so it doesn’t stick
- After 15 minutes, transfer to a bowl and add all the seasonings (mix together separately before adding) and leave for 5 minutes to ‘infuse’
- Then, fry for about 5-10 minutes until the mince has crisped
For the Tzatziki:
- Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl – nice and simple!
For the Flatbread:
- Add all the ingredients in a bowl and mix/knead until a dough forms
- Then, split the dough into 4 balls
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough until about 1cm thick
- Heat up a little oil in a griddle pan, then fry the dough for about 3 minutes each side until golden
For the Assembly:
- Pack the flatbread full of ‘meat’ and tzatziki
- When I have visited Greece in the past I have seen that they also added fries and salad – which also tastes delicious as this is what I did with mine
- Then wrap it all up and enjoy!
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: Calories: 493 | Carbs: 83 g | Fat: 7 g | Protein: 21 g | Sodium: 84 mg | Sugar: 8 g