10/25/2025
This Vegan Gyro is a delicious, healthy alternative that delivers all the flavour you love without the saturated fat and sodium of a traditional meat gyro. 🌯🌯🌯 This recipe uses clever cooking tricks to transform simple tofu into a savoury, chewy filling seasoned with classic Mediterranean spices.
Tofu is an excellent source of protein, making this a satisfying and filling meal that helps you stay on track with your health goals. With fresh veggies, creamy tzatziki, and a warm pita, this recipe is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy their favourite flavours in a healthier way.
This recipe is from Allie of the Naturallie blog! 🌿 Thank you, and if you're interested, take a look at her blog for this recipe!
Ingredients:
**Vegan Gyro Meat**
* 14 oz extra firm tofu, drained, pressed, and frozen
* 5 tbsp soy sauce
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tsp Better Than Bouillon (vegetable or garlic)
* 2 tsp maple syrup
* 2 tbsp warm water
* 1 tsp liquid smoke
* 1 tsp cumin
* 1/2 tsp each: dried parsley, dried oregano, garlic powder
* 1/4 tsp each: paprika, black pepper
* 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
**Toppings / Other**
* 3–4 pita breads or pockets
* 1 small red onion, sliced
* 1 chopped romaine heart
* 1 sliced tomato
* Vegan tzatziki (see below or store-bought)
* Vegan feta (optional)
**Easy Vegan Tzatziki**
* 1 cup thick non-dairy yogurt
* 1/2 grated cucumber (liquid squeezed out)
* 2 tbsp lemon juice
* 1 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried)
* 1/2 tsp garlic powder
* 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions:
**Tofu Gyro Meat**
1. Freeze tofu overnight, then thaw in warm water and squeeze out excess moisture.
2. Slice tofu thinly. Whisk marinade ingredients in a bowl.
3. Dip tofu strips in marinade, shake off excess, and place on a plate. Marinate 1 hour.
4. Heat a non-stick pan with oil over medium-high. Cook tofu 3–4 mins per side until crisp.
5. Add 1 tbsp water, cover for 30 secs, then remove. Repeat with remaining strips.
**Tzatziki**
1. Mix yogurt, cucumber, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl.
**Assemble Gyros**
1. Warm pita. Fill with tofu, lettuce, tomato, onion, tzatziki, and optional feta. Serve.
