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Vegan Seitan Gyros

Name: Vegan Seitan Gyros
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 400 g seitan thinly sliced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp dried oregano; 0.5 tsp smoked paprika; 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 4 pcs pita bread; 1 pcs tomato diced; 0.5 pcs cucumber diced; 0.25 pcs red onion thinly sliced; 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped (optional); 1 cup dairy-free plain yogurt; 0.25 pcs cucumber grated, squeezed dry; 1 clove garlic minced; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp fresh mint chopped (optional); 0.25 tsp salt

These flavorful vegan gyros feature seasoned seitan strips, pan-fried to perfection and nestled in warm pita bread. Topped with a fresh tomato and cucumber salad and a creamy dairy-free tzatziki, they offer a satisfying and authentic Greek-inspired meal.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 50 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium

Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain gluten and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

gyros

400 gseitan, thinly sliced
2 tbspolive oil

gyros seasoning

1 tspgarlic powder
1 tsponion powder
1 tspdried oregano
0.5 tspsmoked paprika
0.25 tspcayenne pepper(optional)
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper

assembly

4 pcspita bread

salad

1 pcstomato, diced
0.5 pcscucumber, diced
0.25 pcsred onion, thinly sliced
1 tbspfresh dill, chopped(optional)

tzatziki

1 cupdairy-free plain yogurt
0.25 pcscucumber, grated, squeezed dry
1 clovegarlic, minced
1 tbsplemon juice
1 tspfresh mint, chopped(optional)
0.25 tspsalt

Equipment

large skillet · grater · cutting board · knife · mixing bowls

The method

Step by step

1
In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper to create the seitan seasoning.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Mix well to ensure spices are evenly distributed.
2
Toss the thinly sliced seitan with the seasoning blend in a medium bowl, ensuring each piece is coated.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Use your hands for best coverage.
3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the pan is hot before adding seitan to get a good sear.
4
Add the seasoned seitan to the hot pan in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
Cook’s note: Overcrowding can steam the seitan instead of browning it.
5
Cook the seitan for 3-5 minutes per side, or until nicely browned and slightly crispy.
About 8 min
Cook’s note: Adjust heat if needed to prevent burning.
6
While the seitan cooks, prepare the tzatziki by combining dairy-free plain yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped fresh mint (if using), and salt in a small bowl.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Allow the tzatziki to sit for a few minutes for flavors to meld.
7
In another bowl, combine diced tomato, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh dill (if using) for the salad.
About 5 min
8
Warm the pita bread according to package instructions, either in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Warm pita is more pliable and enjoyable.
9
Assemble the gyros by spreading a generous amount of tzatziki on each warm pita.
About 1 min
10
Pile the cooked seitan onto the tzatziki, then top with the fresh tomato and cucumber salad.
About 1 min
11
Fold or roll the pita to create your gyros and serve immediately.
About 1 min

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover seitan, tzatziki, and salad components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat seitan in a pan until warm; pita can be warmed in a skillet or microwave. Tzatziki and salad are best served cold.