That’s a Wrap! Easy Vegan Gyro

Greek food has never been easier than with our Tzatziki Style Dip! Filled with cucumbers and fresh herbs, this dip is a “secret sauce” to a Greek wrap called gyro.

Don’t fall for pronouncing gyro as it’s spelled – “gyro” is actually pronounced like “hero.”

*cue Bonnie Tyler music* … we need a hero gyro!

Traditionally, gyros are filled with sliced lamb or pork meat, veggies and a creamy sauce on pita bread. We wanted to create a vegan spin that packs just as much flavor as a traditional gyro, so we decided to incorporate jackfruit as our meat substitute!

Vegan Gyros with Tzatziki Dip

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Potato Wedges
2 medium sweet potatoes, cut in half crosswise then lengthwise into wedges, about 1 inch wide
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Jackfruit
Approximately 10 -14 oz. of fresh chopped jackfruit OR 14 oz. pre-packed jackfruit from The Jackfruit Company (in water) OR squash
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic
½ tsp ground cumin
2 tsp all-purpose Greek seasoning
1 tsp paprika
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp coconut aminos
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp apple cider vinegar

Assembly
6 pita wraps
2 Roma tomatoes, sliced into wedges
½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
Good Foods™ Tzatziki Style Dip

Instructions

Sweet Potato Wedges: Preheat oven to 425°. Line fries up on baking sheet and sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Bake 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking time.

Jackfruit: Drain and rinse jackfruit. Chop and remove core ends and hard pieces. Heat large skillet over medium-heat, adding oil and garlic to pan to cook 2-3 minutes. Stir in cumin, Greek seasoning, paprika and pepper. Add tomato paste and stir. Add jackfruit, coconut aminos, maple syrup and vinegar. Sauté for 20 minutes, until tender. Shred into small pieces.

(If fresh jackfruit is not available at your grocery store, try a packaged ready-to-go option or Upton’s Naturals Chili Lime Carnitas Jackfruit or substitute squash! Fresh veggies are the key to making this recipe vegan-friendly. Don’t worry, swapping out meat doesn’t mean sacrificing taste!)

Plating: Assemble gyros by placing jackfruit, tomato, onion and potato wedges on pita wrap. Top generously with tzatziki dip. For ultimate presentation, wrap with parchment and twine.

Toss these gyros in your office tupperware for an easy on-the-go meal option!

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