Vegan Seitan Gyro W Cucumber Sauce Recipe

Craving a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying vegan meal? Look no further! This Vegan Seitan Gyro with Creamy Cucumber Sauce is packed with deliciousness. The perfectly balanced seitan, seasoned to perfection, is nestled in a warm pita with crisp veggies and a cool, tangy cucumber sauce that's truly unforgettable. This recipe took time to perfect, but the result is a game-changer for vegan comfort food.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 208.6 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 4.5 (10 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vegan Seitan Gyro W Cucumber Sauce

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How to Make Vegan Seitan Gyro W Cucumber Sauce

  1. Peel and grate 1 large cucumber.
  2. Place grated cucumber in a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl and let drain for 10 minutes.
  3. Gently squeeze excess moisture from the cucumber and transfer to a small bowl.
  4. Add 1/4 cup plain vegan yogurt, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 clove minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the cucumber. Stir well to combine.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld while you prepare the seitan.
  6. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  7. Add 1 pound cubed seitan and 2 cloves minced garlic to the skillet. Stir frequently until the seitan begins to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  8. Add 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Stir well to coat the seitan.
  9. Continue to sauté until the seitan is well cooked and fragrant, about 8-10 minutes more.
  10. Remove from heat and set aside.
  11. To assemble, warm pita bread. Spread cucumber sauce on the pita. Add shredded lettuce (about 2 cups), 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup diced red onion, and the cooked seitan.
  12. Enjoy your delicious vegan gyro! Eat open-faced or fold and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

2g

Carbs

12g