Vegan Greek Gyros with Tempeh- Veggies Don’t Bite Fitnessnacks

Last modified: May 22, 2023. Originally posted: May 20, 2023 By Sophia DeSantis

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Satisfy your cravings with vegan gyros made with tempeh, fresh veggies, and tangy tzatziki sauce. A healthy twist on the Greek classic!

You can also use portobello mushrooms to make this recipe. Just as easy, but with a slightly different texture. Make one or even both for a perfect family meal!

This recipe was originally published on 2/27/2014

This vegetarian gyros twist on the meat based original is a great choice for meatless Monday. Keep it dairy free using my amazing vegan tzatziki sauce.

Ingredients

When it comes to the best vegan Greek food, gyros must be part of the discussion! This homemade gyros recipe ditches the meat and uses plant based ingredients instead.

For the vegan gyro meat choose either:

• Tempeh
• Portobello mushrooms

For the gyros marinade:

Load the sandwich with:

There are so many ways to make a gyro. In addition to tempeh and mushrooms, there are loads of options. Here’s what I found when I did a search:

What to Serve With Gyros

Now that you know how to make gyros they’ll likely be on your regular menu rotation. The gyro seasonings will pair great with any of these vegan Greek recipes:

Extra toppings:

• Gyros sauce – we prefer the classic choice of tzatziki, but you could also use hummus, tahini sauce, ranch, or sour cream.
• Olives
• Cucumbers
• Bell peppers
• Pepperoncini
• Cheese – for a vegetarian gyro add any cheese you like, to keep this recipe vegan use dairy free feta
• Hot sauce

Serve as a meal along with:

More Uses For Vegan Gyro Meat

This easy gyro recipe can be used for more than pita sandwiches! Try using the vegan gyro meat in any of the following ways:

• In a sliced bread sandwich or wrap
• As a pizza topping
• On top of fries
• Add to pasta salad or this Orzo Salad
• In a bowl
• On mac and cheese
• As part of a mezze platter

Meal Prep and Storage Tips

• Marinate the tempeh or mushrooms the night before.
• You can even cook the marinated tempeh or mushrooms up to 2-3 days in advance.
  • Store cooked tempeh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Cooked mushrooms will keep in the fridge for up to 5-7 days.
• Slice the toppings up to 2 days ahead of time.
• Make the tzatziki up to 5 days in advance.
• Reheat the vegan gyro meat in a pan on the stove with a little olive oil, or in the microwave until heated through.

Common Questions

Is a gyro healthy?

It depends on what the gyro consists of, and what your definition of healthy is. Using lamb or beef results in high saturated fat, whereas loading up a gyro with plant based fillings will not have as much fat. Keep your toppings fresh for a healthy gyro sandwich.

Is gyro meat gluten free?

The meat itself is gluten free. However, the seasonings (especially store bought) may contain gluten so make sure to check the label.

What is a gyro?

A gyro (pronounced “YEE-roh” or “ZHEE-roh”) is a popular Greek dish that typically consists of seasoned meat, usually lamb, beef, or a combination of the two, cooked on a vertical rotisserie. The meat is typically thinly sliced and served wrapped in a warm pita bread or flatbread along with toppings.

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Vegan Gyros (Tempeh or Mushrooms)

Sophia DeSantis

Satisfy your cravings with vegan gyros made with tempeh, fresh veggies, and tangy tzatziki sauce. A healthy twist on the Greek classic!

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Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 1 hr 20 mins

Total Time 1 hr 45 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Greek

Servings 8

Calories 63 kcal

Ingredients 

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• 8 oz tempeh (package in block form), or use two portobello mushrooms very thinly sliced

Marinade:

• 1 ½ teaspoons garlic , finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons Greek oregano , use regular oregano if you don’t have Greek
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Tamari  , low sodium if needed (or soy sauce for non gluten free version)
• ½ teaspoon sea salt , see notes
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup veggie broth , low sodium if needed

To serve:

• 8 pita bread
• 2 fresh tomatoes , sliced
• ½ red onion , sliced
• 2 cups lettuce , sliced (optional, not a traditional topping)
• Vegan Tzatziki
• Oven Fries , optional but so good

Instructions 

Marinating the tempeh (you can do this first before you prep everything else or the day before for maximum absorption and flavor):

• Cut the block of tempeh in half width wise so it makes two shorter blocks. 

• Boil or steam in a pot of water for about 20 minutes. This cuts the bitterness from the tempeh.

• Meanwhile, make marinade by combining everything in a large container or large ziplock bag.

• Once the tempeh is done, allow to cool. Then cut into thin slices, about ⅛ inch thick. Using a very sharp knife will make this easier.

• Add thinly sliced tempeh into the marinade and allow it to soak for at least 4-6 hours, overnight is best.

• If using mushrooms then put thin slices right into marinade.

Once tempeh (or mushrooms) is ready:

• Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C). 

• Take tempeh slices out of the marinade (save it!) and spread them out in a thin layer in a 9 x 13 baking dish. Do this with mushroom slices too but no need to save the marinade.

• Gently pour about ¼ cup of the marinade over the tempeh slices. 

• Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are brown. 

• Meanwhile you can prep the tomatoes, red onion, lettuce and make tzatziki if you haven’t yet. If you use potatoes then make sure to make them as well, they take a while to bake so you may want to do this first.

• Once tempeh (or mushrooms) is done, remove from oven and cover with foil to keep warm. Set aside. 

• Warm the pita bread in a damp towel for 2-3 minutes in the microwave to soften. 

• Build your gyros with the tempeh gyro slices, potatoes (if using), tomatoes, red onion and lettuce if preferred. 

• Drizzle tzatziki over the top and devour!

Notes

• Adjust the amount of salt based on your taste. You may need more or less depending on what broth and Tamari/soy sauce you use.
• You can substitute garlic powder for fresh garlic if you don’t have it, but the fresh garlic yields a more authentic flavor. 
• Nutrition info is for baked tempeh only. 

Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 273mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.

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