Tempeh Gyros

Tempeh Gyros

Traditional seasonings, traditional taste, traditional food. A meal your whole family will love. Authentic Greek cooking at its finest. I only use non-GMO organic silken tofu.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
48 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
9 hrs 8 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

Tzatziki

  • 2 small cucumbers, peeled and grated
  • 1 (12.3 ounce) package silken tofu
  • 1 tablespoon (packed) fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons ground thyme
  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 (8 ounce) package tempeh
  • 4 (6 inch) whole-wheat pitas
  • 1 dash pink Himalayan salt
  • 1 dash ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1
Combine vegetable broth, soy sauce, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, Himalayan salt, and dash of pepper in a large bowl.

Step 2
Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Cut tempeh in half and add to the boiling water. Boil for 10 minutes to remove any bitter taste. Transfer tempeh to a cutting board and allow to cool slightly.

Step 3
Cut tempeh into 1/4-inch slices and place them in the vegetable broth marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours to overnight, stirring occasionally to be sure tempeh is covered with marinade.

Step 4
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 5
Transfer marinated tempeh slices to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven, turning halfway through, until golden brown and beginning to crisp at the edges, 30 to 35 minutes.

Step 7
Place pitas in the hot oven until warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 8
Squeeze excess water from cucumbers using a paper towel. Place tofu, cucumbers, dill, 1 teaspoon garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Blend until tzatziki is well mixed. Adjust seasonings if desired.

Step 9
Assemble a gyro by placing 1/4 of tempeh slices, tomatoes, and red onions on top of a pita. Cover with tzatziki. Repeat with remaining tempeh, tomatoes, onion, and pita.

Cook’s Notes:

Use tamari instead of soy sauce and gluten-free pita in place of whole wheat pita for a gluten-free version.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

385
Calories
11g
Fat
54g
Carbs
25g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 385
% Daily Value *
Total Fat11g 14%
Saturated Fat2g 10%
Sodium1086mg 47%
Total Carbohydrate54g 20%
Dietary Fiber7g 26%
Total Sugars7g
Protein25g
Vitamin C18mg 91%
Calcium162mg 12%
Iron6mg 36%
Potassium882mg 19%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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