Tempeh Gyros and Tzatziki

Submitted by Howiesar

"A vegetarian version of a Greek favorite"

 

• Ready In: 5hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 28
• Yields: 4-6 gyros
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• Gyro Tempeh

• 4 ounces tempeh
• 2 chopped garlic cloves
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 tablespoon garlic
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or 1 teaspoon other vinegar

• Tzatziki

• 1⁄2 cup peeled grated cucumber
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 chopped garlic clove
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dill weed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or 1 teaspoon other vinegar
• 1 teaspoon oregano

• Other Ingredients

• 4 -6 Greek pita breads
• olive oil (for cooking)
• lettuce
• tomatoes

directions

1. To make gyro "meat" cut tempeh into thin strips 1/2 - 1.5 cm in thickness works well.
2. Next make tempeh marinade with all ingredients listed under "Gyro Tempeh".
3. Pour the marinade over the tempeh, make sure all surfaces are covered and place in fridge to marinate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
4. Next, make Tzatziki- combine all ingredients listed under Tzatziki. Stir well and also place in fridge to sit for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
5. When you are ready to eat, set the Tzatziki out to warm slightly while you cook the tempeh.
6. Heat a large skillet with 3-4 tbsp olive oil and heat over medium, once heated place tempeh strips in and let them cook until each side is golden brown.
7. Remove tempeh from pan, and one at a time heat the pitas over medium heat until warmed on each side.
8. Then layer your gyro (pita, tzatziki and tempeh) as you choose with lettuce, and/or tomato if you like.

Reviews

[januarybride]

10 STARS!!!! I made it exactly as written except I cut the tempeh in thinner strips. Absolutely delish and we served this in a wrap with some lettuce, tomato and red bell pepper along with a sprinkling of feta. Loved every bite!!! The tempeh was crispy and super flavorful. And the sauce was out of this world. . .even the minute after I made it!!! Make sure you squeeze the moisture out of your grated cucumber. UPDATE: for the leftovers, I made this into a salad, using iceberg lettuce, some tomato, green onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, cucumber....all tossed in just a tiny bit of red wine vinaigrette and then topped with feta, the leftover tempeh, and topped with the tzatziki sauce. This was over the type wonderful....as good as a gyro salad at my favorite Greek restaurant!

 

[Nose5775]

I only made the tempeh. The texture worked well for a gyro. I didn't have onion powder, so I grated some onion. I thought the flavor of this was good, but too salty. If I make it again, I will use less salt.

 

[farmer.lynn]

This turned out great, thanks!

 

[jclarke86]

Amazing recipe!!! It was such a hit- I am truly impressed and will make this a family staple. To make things easier I bought the tzatziki sauce at the store- and it all tasted amazing. Heating the pita bread in the left over sauce was amaze! It was really good! Thank you for sharing!

 

[lilkris505]

This was a HUGE hit with my family! I only had time to marinate about 70 min total, but it really didn't matter. The marinade is amazing, and the tzatziki won rave reviews from my boyfriend and son!! I looked like a rock star chef! ;)