Vegan Beef Souvlaki
Transform your dining table into a Mediterranean feast with this vibrant Vegan Beef Souvlaki recipe! Using hearty seitan as the protein-packed base, this plant-based twist on a popular Greek dish highlights a flavorful marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, and paprika, ensuring a savory and zesty experience in every bite. Skewered alongside red onion and green bell pepper, the seitan is grilled to perfection, creating a smoky char that pairs beautifully with warm whole wheat pitas, fresh cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and creamy vegan tzatziki sauce. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a satisfying dinner at home. Perfect for grilling season, this vegan alternative delivers all the iconic flavors of souvlaki with none of the meat—ideal for those craving Greek-inspired cuisine without compromising their plant-based lifestyle!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Seitan
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 large Red onion, sliced into wedges
- 1 medium Green bell pepper, chopped into chunks
- 4 Whole wheat pita breads
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup Vegan tzatziki sauce
Instructions
Cut the seitan into bite-sized chunks.
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
Add the seitan chunks to the marinade and mix well until each piece is well coated. Marinate for at least 20 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the fridge for more flavor.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
Thread the marinated seitan chunks onto skewers, alternating with red onion wedges and green bell pepper chunks.
Grill the skewers for about 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the seitan is nicely charred in places.
Warm the pita breads on the grill for about 1 minute per side or until soft and pliable.
Serve the vegan beef souvlaki skewers with warm pita, cherry tomatoes, chopped cucumber, and vegan tzatziki sauce.
Assemble by placing grilled seitan and vegetables atop pita bread, and garnish with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and a dollop of tzatziki sauce.
Enjoy your delicious and satisfying vegan beef souvlaki!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2245 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 79.5 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4301 mg | 187% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 234.6 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.3 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.3 g | ||
| Protein | 162.7 g | 325% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 628 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 22.3 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 2544 mg | 54% | |
*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.
