These vegan gyros offer an über-fresh take on the popular Greek sandwich and make a seriously satisfying lunch or dinner. You can grill zucchini slices on an outdoor grill or in a grill pan or roast them in the oven. To assemble, smear whole grain pita bread with oil-free hummus, then top with zucchini, romaine lettuce, cucumber, and tomato, plus butter beans for extra staying power. Don’t forget the tzatziki sauce, made with silken tofu and dried dill weed; its herbaceous flavor gets into every nook and cranny, making these a home run!
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By Ellen Boeke ,
Ingredients
- ½ cup drained firm lite silken tofu (4 oz.)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 medium zucchini (8 to 10 oz. each), trimmed and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
- 1 tablespoon salt-free Greek seasoning
- 1 15-oz. can no-salt-added butter beans, rinsed and drained (1½ cups)
- 2 mini cucumbers, very thinly bias-sliced or peeled lengthwise into ribbons
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 4 6-inch whole wheat pita bread rounds, warmed
- 1 cup <a href="https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-salads-sides/healthy-homemade-hummus/">Homemade Hummus </a>or purchased oil-free hummus
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- 2 roma tomatoes, cut into wedges
- Sriracha sauce (optional)
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- To make Tzatziki Sauce, in a food processor, combine tofu, lemon juice, and mustard; process until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl. Stir in garlic and dill. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Lightly brush zucchini slices with water and sprinkle with Greek seasoning. Grill, covered, over medium 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly charred and tender, turning once. (Or roast seasoned zucchini slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a 400°F oven 15 to 20 minutes or until tender and golden.)
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl toss together butter beans, cucumbers, onion, and vinegar.
- Top pita rounds with hummus, zucchini, lettuce, tomatoes, and butter bean mixture. Top with Tzatziki Sauce and sriracha sauce (if using). Sprinkle with pine nuts.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1 gyro), 440 calories, 79 g carbohydrates, 21 g protein, 8 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 595 mg sodium, 13 g fiber, 11 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.
Delicious and easy!
I love zucchini as much as the next girl, but this recipe cries for using Portobello mushroom strips!
I’ve never heard of or seen Greek seasoning. What are some brands and where can I purchase? Or, what are the main seasonings that make it up & can you combine seasonings to make your own Greek seasoning? It seems this probably is a key ingredient in this Gyros recipe. Thanks!
Any suggestions for a zucchini substitute?