Seitan Gyro Meat Recipe

Craving a gyro but want a vegetarian option? This homemade seitan gyro meat recipe delivers incredible flavor and texture, rivaling the real thing! It's surprisingly easy to make, requiring just one hour of bake time (plus cooling). This recipe is perfect for satisfying your gyro cravings with a plant-based twist. Get ready to enjoy a healthier, delicious, and meaty-tasting gyro!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 66.5 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 3.4 (7 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Seitan Gyro Meat

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How to Make Seitan Gyro Meat

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a food processor, combine 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tbsp dried rosemary, 1 tbsp dried basil, 1 tbsp dried oregano, 1 tsp black pepper, 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 2 tbsp tahini, 1 tbsp salt, and 1/4 cup soy sauce.
  3. Add 1/2 cup water to the food processor and blend until completely smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, place 1 cup vital wheat gluten.
  5. Pour the liquid ingredients from the food processor over the gluten.
  6. Stir well and knead for 5-7 minutes until a cohesive dough forms. Add more vital wheat gluten, 1 tablespoon at a time, if the mixture is too wet.
  7. Shape the dough into a log (approximately 6-8 inches long and 2-3 inches wide). Wrap tightly in aluminum foil, twisting the ends to seal.
  8. Bake for 60 minutes, flipping the foil-wrapped log halfway through.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool completely before slicing (at least 30 minutes).
  10. Once cooled, slice thinly. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Lightly fry the seitan slices on both sides until lightly browned and heated through (about 2-3 minutes per side).
  11. Serve your delicious seitan gyro meat in warm pita bread with your favorite toppings!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

3g

Carbs

1g

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