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.
Izvorni recept autora Forkin
- Ukupno vrijeme
- 50 min
- Porcije
- 4
- Težina
- Srednje
Informacije o alergenima: može sadržavati gluten i mlijeko. Ako imate alergiju, uvijek provjerite ambalažu sastojaka.
Priprema
Sastojci
gyros
- 400 gseitan, thinly sliced
- 2 žlicaolive oil
gyros seasoning
- 1 žličicagarlic powder
- 1 žličicaonion powder
- 1 žličicadried oregano
- 0,5 žličicasmoked paprika
- 0,25 žličicacayenne pepper(neobavezno)
- 0,5 žličicasalt
- 0,25 žličicablack pepper
assembly
- 4 kompita bread
salad
- 1 komtomato, diced
- 0,5 komcucumber, diced
- 0,25 komred onion, thinly sliced
- 1 žlicafresh dill, chopped(neobavezno)
tzatziki
- 1 šalicadairy-free plain yogurt
- 0,25 komcucumber, grated, squeezed dry
- 1 češanjgarlic, minced
- 1 žlicalemon juice
- 1 žličicafresh mint, chopped(neobavezno)
- 0,25 žličicasalt
Oprema
large skillet · grater · cutting board · knife · mixing bowls
Postupak
Korak po korak
- 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.
Oko 2 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 3 min
Napomena kuhara: Use your hands for best coverage.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
Oko 2 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 8 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 5 min
Napomena kuhara: 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.
Oko 5 min
- 8
Warm the pita bread according to package instructions, either in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven.
Oko 2 min
Napomena kuhara: Warm pita is more pliable and enjoyable.
- 9
Assemble the gyros by spreading a generous amount of tzatziki on each warm pita.
Oko 1 min
- 10
Pile the cooked seitan onto the tzatziki, then top with the fresh tomato and cucumber salad.
Oko 1 min
- 11
Fold or roll the pita to create your gyros and serve immediately.
Oko 1 min
Pravilno čuvanje
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.