Vegan Gyros

Make a quick and easy, plant-based version of the classic diner gyro at home with this vegan gyros recipe using Gardein® Plant-Based Meatballs.

  • Prep time 30 minutes
  • Total time 40 minutes
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 bag (12.7 oz. each) Gardein® Plant-Based Meatballs
  • 1 cup shredded English cucumber, unpeeled
  • 1-1/2 cups plain Greek-style yogurt or plant-based alternative
  • 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 6 pita flat breads (6 inch)
  • 6 leaves green leaf lettuce
  • 1 cup chopped tomato

Directions

  • Step one

    Preheat oven to 450°F. Pour plant-based meatballs onto large nonstick baking sheet. Bake 15 to 18 minutes.

  • Step two

    Place cucumber in a double layer of paper towels. Close paper towel around the cucumber and squeeze to remove as much water as possible. Pour into a medium bowl and stir in yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, and salt to make tzatziki sauce.

  • Step three

    Place onion in a small bowl and toss with vinegar and oregano.

  • Step four

    Slice each plant-based meatball into 3 slices. Spread tzatziki on warm pita, top with lettuce, plant-based meatballs, onions, and tomato and serve your vegan gyros!

Nutrition Information

358 calories, 45g carbs

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 242 mg 24%
Carbohydrate 45 g 15%
Cholesterol 3 mg 1%
Total Fat 11 g 17%
Iron 3 mg 17%
Calories 358 kcal 18%
Sodium 668 mg 28%
Protein 21 g 41%
Saturated Fat 3 g 13%
Sugars 8 g 1%
Vitamin C 8 mg 14%