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Incredible Vegetarian Tofu Gyros – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Incredible Vegetarian Tofu Gyros

Swap traditional meat for perfectly seasoned, pan-fried tofu piled into warm pitas with crisp veggies and a cool, creamy homemade tzatziki sauce. A simple, satisfying, and refreshingly clean meal that comes together in just over 30 minutes!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 272

Ingredients
  

  • For the Creamy Tzatziki Sauce
  • 1 medium English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated
  • 1 cup (240 ml) strained low-fat Greek yogurt or Yogurt Cheese
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) finely chopped fresh mint
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml / 0.1 fl oz) finely chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • For the Tofu Gyros
  • 1 lb (454 g) extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) Mediterranean seasoning blend
  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) liquid aminos or soy sauce
  • 4 whole wheat pocketless pitas, warmed
  • 2 cups (480 ml) shredded romaine lettuce
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
  • for Perfect Tofu Gyros
  • For the best texture, press the tofu for at least 30 minutes. You can use a tofu press or place it between paper towels on a plate with a heavy object on top.
  • For an extra flavor boost, let the tofu slices marinate in the Mediterranean seasoning and liquid aminos for 15-20 minutes before cooking.
  • Leftover tzatziki is delicious! Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and serve it as a dip with pita chips or fresh veggies.

Method
 

  1. Make the Tzatziki Sauce
  2. Place the grated cucumber in a cheesecloth or fine-mesh strainer and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This is key to a thick, creamy sauce!
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the drained cucumber, Greek yogurt, garlic, mint, dill, lemon juice, and salt.
  4. Stir until well combined.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  6. Cook the Tofu & Assemble
  7. Cut the pressed tofu block lengthwise into eight even slices.
  8. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray.
  9. Sprinkle half of the Mediterranean seasoning over the tofu slices and place them in the hot pan, seasoned-side down.
  10. Sprinkle the remaining seasoning on top of the tofu and lightly spray again.
  11. Cook for 5-10 minutes, flipping once, until both sides are golden brown and slightly crisp.
  12. Drizzle the liquid aminos over the tofu in the pan. Shake the pan gently to coat the slices as they absorb the liquid.
  13. Remove from heat.
  14. To assemble, lay a warm pita on a piece of foil.
  15. Place two slices of seasoned tofu down the center, then top generously with tzatziki sauce, shredded lettuce, and tomato slices.
  16. Roll into a cone shape and use the foil to hold it all together.
  17. Don't skip squeezing the cucumber! Removing the excess water is the secret to a thick, non-watery tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 24gFat: 6g

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