Mushroom gyros with tzatziki sauce
by Jonathan TovellThis is another vegetarian recipe that can be turned vegan by finding alternatives for yogurt and sour cream. There are a lot of herbs and spices to marinate the Oyster mushrooms, so it shapes up for a flavourful and hearty meal.
This recipe is adapted from My Pure Plants.
Mushroom gyros with tzatziki sauce
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Servings
4
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb Oyster mushrooms
- 1.5 tsp soy sauce
- 6 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp paprika powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1.5 tsp salt, divided
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, divided
- 1/2 lb cucumber
- 1/2 cup plain (or vegan) yogurt
- 1/2 cup plain (or vegan) sour cream
- 1/2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp dill
- 1 tomato, medium-large
- 1 red onion, medium
- 4 pita wraps
Directions
Mushroom gyro meat
Take the Oyster mushrooms and cut the ends of the stems off. Tear both caps and stem with your hand into shreds.
Take a bowl and make the marinade by mixing 5 Tbsp olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, oregano, cumin, paprika powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper. Mix this marinade with the Oyster mushrooms and leave it for 5-10 minutes.
Place parchment paper in a sheet pan. Spread the shredded mushrooms in one layer. Preheat oven to 425 F (220 C) and bake for 30-40 minutes. Check after 20 minutes.
Tzatziki and assemble
Wash cucumber and grate with a cheese grater.
Transfer shredded cucumber to a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and wait 5 minutes for the cucumber to release water. Once that happens, squeeze out the water with your hands.
Take another bowl. Mix yogurt, sour cream, white wine vinegar, olive oil, finely chopped garlic, dill and pepper. Add grated cucumber and mix again.
Wash and slice tomato. Peel and slice red onion. Fill pita wraps or pockets with everything.
Recipe Note
ADAPTED FROM: My Pure Plants. "Perfect Vegan Gyros With Tzatziki Sauce." MyPurePlants.com. https://mypureplants.com/vegan-gyros-tzatziki/.