Vegan Pork Gyros
Savor the bold, Mediterranean-inspired flavors of these Vegan Pork Gyros, a plant-based twist on the classic street food favorite! Featuring tender jackfruit, marinated in a smoky blend of olive oil, soy sauce, and aromatic spices like paprika, oregano, and cumin, this recipe captures all the rich, savory notes of traditional pork gyros without any animal products. Served on warm vegan pita bread and layered with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a tangy, homemade vegan tzatziki sauce made from grated cucumber, fresh dill, and mint, this dish is bursting with freshness and texture. Perfectly balanced in taste and ready in just over an hour, these gyros make a satisfying meal for vegans and non-vegans alike. Whether you're entertaining guests or craving comfort food, these Vegan Pork Gyros will bring a deliciously memorable experience to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (20 oz each) Canned young green jackfruit
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Vegan pita bread
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Vegan yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Romaine lettuce
- 1 large Tomato
- 0.5 medium Red onion
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned jackfruit. Pat them dry with a paper towel and then use your fingers to shred them into strips.
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cumin, and black pepper.
Add the shredded jackfruit to the marinade, tossing to coat. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes for best flavor.
While the jackfruit marinates, peel the cucumber and grate it using a box grater. Squeeze out the excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
In a small bowl, mix the grated cucumber with vegan yogurt, lemon juice, dill, mint, and salt to make the vegan tzatziki sauce.
Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add the marinated jackfruit with all the marinade. Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the jackfruit is tender and slightly caramelized.
Warm the vegan pita bread in a separate pan, oven, or microwave according to your preference.
Prepare the toppings by chopping the romaine lettuce, dicing the tomato, and slicing the red onion thinly.
To assemble the gyros, lay a warm pita on a plate and top with a scoop of the cooked jackfruit, a generous dollop of vegan tzatziki sauce, romaine lettuce, tomato, and sliced red onion.
Wrap the pita around the fillings and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious Vegan Pork Gyros!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1588 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.5 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7214 mg | 314% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 265.2 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.4 g | 123% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.7 g | ||
| Protein | 43.1 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 798 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 6806 mg | 145% | |
*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.
