Vegan Seitan Gyros
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.
Alkuperäinen resepti: Forkin
- Kokonaisaika
- 50 min
- Annoksia
- 4
- Vaikeustaso
- Keskitaso
Allergeenitiedot: saattaa sisältää seuraavia: gluteeni ja maito. Tarkista aina ainesosien pakkaukset, jos sinulla on allergia.
Esivalmistelut
Ainesosat
gyros
- 400 gseitan, thinly sliced
- 2 rklolive oil
gyros seasoning
- 1 tlgarlic powder
- 1 tlonion powder
- 1 tldried oregano
- 0,5 tlsmoked paprika
- 0,25 tlcayenne pepper(valinnainen)
- 0,5 tlsalt
- 0,25 tlblack pepper
assembly
- 4 kplpita bread
salad
- 1 kpltomato, diced
- 0,5 kplcucumber, diced
- 0,25 kplred onion, thinly sliced
- 1 rklfresh dill, chopped(valinnainen)
tzatziki
- 1 kuppidairy-free plain yogurt
- 0,25 kplcucumber, grated, squeezed dry
- 1 kynsigarlic, minced
- 1 rkllemon juice
- 1 tlfresh mint, chopped(valinnainen)
- 0,25 tlsalt
Välineet
large skillet · grater · cutting board · knife · mixing bowls
Valmistusohje
Vaihe vaiheelta
- 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.
Noin 2 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 3 min
Kokin vinkki: Use your hands for best coverage.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
Noin 2 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 8 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 5 min
Kokin vinkki: 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.
Noin 5 min
- 8
Warm the pita bread according to package instructions, either in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven.
Noin 2 min
Kokin vinkki: Warm pita is more pliable and enjoyable.
- 9
Assemble the gyros by spreading a generous amount of tzatziki on each warm pita.
Noin 1 min
- 10
Pile the cooked seitan onto the tzatziki, then top with the fresh tomato and cucumber salad.
Noin 1 min
- 11
Fold or roll the pita to create your gyros and serve immediately.
Noin 1 min
Säilytä hyvänä
Store leftover seitan, tzatziki, and salad components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
Reheat seitan in a pan until warm; pita can be warmed in a skillet or microwave. Tzatziki and salad are best served cold.