Vegan Seitan Gyro W Cucumber Sauce

Experience the hearty, bold flavors of the Mediterranean with this Vegan Seitan Gyro with Cucumber Sauce—a plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Packed with high-protein homemade seitan, infused with smoky paprika and cumin, this gyro delivers satisfying texture and savory depth. The star pairing? A creamy, tangy cucumber sauce made with unsweetened coconut yogurt, fresh dill, and zesty lemon juice. Nestled in warm pita bread alongside crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and red onion, this dish strikes the perfect balance of freshness and indulgence. Ready in just over an hour and serving four, this vegan gyro is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Whether you're a seasoned vegan or simply exploring plant-based options, this gyro is a flavor-packed treat you won’t want to miss! Keywords: vegan gyro recipe, seitan gyro, cucumber sauce, plant-based Mediterranean recipe, vegan dinner ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Vital wheat gluten
• 0.25 cups Chickpea flour
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 0.75 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Tahini
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 cups Unsweetened coconut yogurt
• 2 teaspoons Dill
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
• 4 pieces Pita bread
• 2 medium Tomato
• 1 small Red onion
• 2 cups Romaine lettuce

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine the vital wheat gluten, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and ground cumin.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vegetable broth, olive oil, and tahini. Pour this wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring to form a dough.

Step 3

Knead the dough for 1-2 minutes until it’s firm and elastic. Shape it into a log.

Step 4

Wrap the seitan log tightly in foil, twisting the ends to secure. Steam it for 30 minutes over medium heat.

Step 5

While the seitan is steaming, make the cucumber sauce. Grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean towel.

Step 6

In a bowl, mix the grated cucumber with coconut yogurt, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 7

Once the seitan log has steamed and cooled slightly, slice it into thin strips.

Step 8

Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly pan-fry the seitan strips for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned.

Step 9

Prepare the vegetables for the gyros by slicing the tomatoes, red onion, and romaine lettuce.

Step 10

Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or in the oven for a few seconds.

Step 11

Assemble each gyro by layering seitan strips, cucumber sauce, tomato, red onion, and lettuce onto a pita bread. Fold and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1632.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2638.3

Total Fat 47.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6830.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 260.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.9g	0%
Total Sugars 43.0g
Protein 306.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1895.3mg	0%
Iron 5390.6mg	0%
Potassium 2950.2mg	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: 15.9%

Protein: 45.5%

Carbs: 38.6%