Vegan Lamb Gyro

Discover a flavorful twist on a Greek street food classic with this Vegan Lamb Gyro, a plant-based delight that’s both hearty and satisfying. Savory seitan, marinated in a smoky blend of soy sauce, lemon juice, and aromatic spices like oregano and cumin, forms the protein-packed foundation for this gyro. Tender zucchini, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a hint of caramelized red onion complement the seitan, creating a medley of vibrant flavors and textures. Served in warm, soft pita bread and finished with crisp lettuce, fresh cucumber slices, and a creamy vegan tzatziki sauce, this recipe is the perfect balance of wholesome and indulgent. Ready in under 45 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a quick, nutritious dinner or a crowd-pleasing lunch that’s 100% vegan yet irresistibly flavorful.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 g seitan
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large zucchini
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 150 g cherry tomatoes
• 4 pieces pita bread
• 1 cup vegan tzatziki sauce
• 4 large lettuce leaves
• 1 small cucumber slices

Directions

Step 1

Dice the seitan into small, bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.

Step 3

Add the diced seitan to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes, preferably in the refrigerator.

Step 4

While the seitan is marinating, slice the zucchini and red onion into thin strips. Cut cherry tomatoes into halves.

Step 5

In a skillet over medium heat, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the marinated seitan and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.

Step 6

Add the zucchini and red onion to the skillet with the seitan. Sauté for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Remove from heat and stir in the cherry tomatoes.

Step 7

Warm the pita bread in a pan or oven for a few seconds, ensuring they are pliable.

Step 8

Assemble the gyros by placing a lettuce leaf in each pita bread. Add a generous portion of the seitan-vegetable mixture.

Step 9

Top with cucumber slices and a dollop of vegan tzatziki sauce.

Step 10

Fold the pita around the filling and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1325.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1642.3

Total Fat 61.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5029.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 197.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.8g	0%
Total Sugars 40.7g
Protein 86.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 389.5mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 2114.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.7%

Protein: 20.5%

Carbs: 46.8%