Vegan Beef Gyros
Experience Mediterranean-inspired comfort food like never before with these flavorful Vegan Beef Gyros! Crafted using protein-packed seitan strips, marinated in a bold blend of soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, smoked paprika, and oregano, this recipe delivers all the savory essence of traditional gyros without any animal products. Served on warm pita bread and topped with refreshing cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and velvety vegan tzatziki sauce, each bite is a perfect balance of textures and tang. Ideal for a quick lunch or satisfying dinner, this 35-minute recipe is easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress vegans and non-vegans alike. Whether you’re embracing meat-free meals or simply curious about plant-based Greek cuisine, these Vegan Beef Gyros are a must-try delight bursting with vibrant flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Seitan (sliced into thin strips)
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 4 pieces Pita breads
- 1 medium Cucumber (diced)
- 2 medium Tomato (diced)
- 0.5 medium Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 1 cup Vegan tzatziki sauce
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.
Add sliced seitan to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
While the seitan marinates, prepare your vegetables by dicing the cucumber and tomatoes, and thinly slicing the red onion.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated seitan strips and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly crispy.
Warm the pita breads either in a dry skillet or directly over a burner flame for a few seconds, until pliable.
To assemble the gyros, spread a generous amount of vegan tzatziki sauce on each warm pita. Layer with lettuce leaves, cooked seitan strips, diced cucumber, tomatoes, and a few slices of red onion.
Wrap the pita tightly around the filling and serve immediately. Enjoy your homemade vegan beef gyros!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2120 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.1 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6184 mg | 269% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 230.4 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.6 g | ||
| Protein | 159.6 g | 319% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 503 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 25.8 mg | 143% | |
| Potassium | 2383 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
