Vegan Gyros w/ Soy Curls

top view of two vegan gyros on plate with tzatziki sauce

Satisfy your Greek food craving with these mouthwatering homemade vegan gyros! Stuffed with seasoned soy curls and fresh veggies and topped with a creamy and bold plant based tzatziki sauce, this recipe is great for whenever you're wanting a delicious vegan sandwich.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 6

Total Time: 26

Servings: people

Calories: 293kcal

Author: Sarah McMinn

Ingredients

Marinated Soy Curls

8 ounces soy curls
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ - 1 teaspoon salt
4 cups Vegetable Broth

Vegan Tzatziki

2 cups plain vegan yogurt
2 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoon white vinegar
salt, to taste

Everything Else

6 Pita bread
1 small head of lettuce
1 small red onion, sliced
2 Roma tomatoes, sliced

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Instructions

Place the soy curls in a large bowl and add in the broth, minced garlic, chili powder, oregano, salt, cumin, Stir to combine everything and press the curls down into the liquid. Allow the soy curls to rehydrate for 10-15 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the vegan tzatziki. Destem and finely chop the dill. In a small bowl, add the yogurt, chopped dill, minced garlic, white vinegar, and salt. Mix to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Once the soy curls are fully hydrated, drain the excess vegetable broth from the soy curls. Heat up olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the soy curls for 5-6 minutes, until the soy curls are browned on the outside and cooked all the way through. Remove from heat and set aside.
To assemble the gyros, slice the tomatoes and red onion. Warm up the pita in a pan or in the oven. Assemble your gyros with lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion. Top with soy curls and drizzle tzatziki over to finish. Serve immediately.

Notes

Serving and Storing – Serve these homemade Greek gyros with salads, soups, and appetizers. Store the soy curls in a separate airtight container separate from the toppings in the refrigerator for up to four days. Leftover tzatziki sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Feel free to prep the gyro sandwiches ahead of time, but be sure not to assemble until you are ready to eat.

Make in Advance - You can make the tzatziki sauce up to 7 days in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use. Soy curls can be made up to 3 days in advance. When it is time to make the sandwich, heat up the soy curls, chop the lettuce and tomatoes, and toss everything together.

Recipe Tips

Instead of soy curls, try this recipe with jackfruit, chickpeas, seitan, or mushrooms.
Be sure to pick ripe tomatoes for this recipe. Make sure the tomatoes are slightly firm, but a little soft and bright red in color.
Warm the pita bread so it is easier to fold and eat.

Variations

For a soy free alternative, try this recipe with jackfruit, chickpeas, seitan, or portobello steak strips.
Want a low carb option? Serve this sandwich in a lettuce wrap instead.

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