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Vegan Gyros
Who doesn't love Greek gyros and tzatziki? Discover this 100% vegan gyros recipe with tzatziki sauce. One pita is not enough!!
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Cooking time30 minutes![preparation time]()
Prep time45 minutes![servings]()
Servings4 portions
FOR THE JACKFRUIT GYROS:
- 1 tin of jackfruit
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium red onion finely diced
- 2 garlic clove finely diced
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp dry oregano
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp pepper
FOR THE TZATZIKI SAUCE:
- 150 g Violife creamy original
- 2 small garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 cucumber grated and sieved
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- Drain the jackfruit and cut into chunks.
- In a medium pan heat up olive oil, add the onion until soft for 3-5 minutes and then add the garlic for a further 2 minutes.
- Add ground cloves, cinnamon, cumin, and oregano to the onion-garlic mixture and stir until fragrant.
- Mix in the tomato paste. Add the jackfruit with the soy sauce and maple syrup and stir to combine. Season with pepper.
- Simmer for 10 minutes and set aside.
- Spread the jackfruit on a lined baking tray and place in a preheated oven on grill at 180°C for 5-10 minutes, until the jackfruit becomes a little browned around the edges.
- To make the tzatziki sauce, add all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well to combine.
- To assemble, warm the pita breads in the oven for 2 minutes, spread with a generous amount of tzatziki sauce, top with tomatoes, onion, fried potatoes, jackfruit and some parsley and roll the pita gently securing it with baking paper and string.
- Serve with extra fries!
