This plant-based version of the hearty Greek gyro sandwich features thinly sliced seitan wrapped in pita bread with a garlicky tzatziki sauce and sliced tomatoes, onions, or cucumbers.
Course
Sandwich
Cuisine
Greek
Keyword
Seitan Gyros, Vegan Gyros
Yields4servings
AuthorRobin Robertson
Ingredients
1tablespoonolive oil
12ouncesseitan, very thinly sliced
1teaspoondried oregano
1tablespoonlemon juice
Salt and ground black pepper
Tzatziki Sauce, recipe follows
4warm pitas or other flatbreads, warmed
2cupsshredded lettuce
1large ripe tomato, halved and thinly sliced
1/2English cucumber, peeled and chopped
1/2red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seitan and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the oregano, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper, tossing to coat.
To assemble, spread the tzatziki sauce onto the pita loaves, divide the seitan mixture among them, and top with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and onion. Serve immediately.