Vegan Gyro made with seitan, veggies, and tahini sauce all wrapped up in a whole wheat pita is the perfect lunch! It can enjoyed hot or cold, and it travels well, so it can be packed up and take to the office.
Prep Time: 10 mins. Cook Time: 15 mins. Total Time: 25 mins
Ingredients:
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 red onion thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves minced
1 8-ounce package seitan sliced
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
4 pita breads or flat breads
4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
1 small carrot shredded
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes sliced
1 small cucumber chopped
½ cup lemon
1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a medium sized pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until it becomes translucent and fragrant.
2. Add the garlic and cook for another minute or two. Add the seitan, oregano, thyme, cumin, salt, and pepper to the pan and cook for about 10 more minutes, stirring frequently, until the seitan browns and the edges begin to crisp. Remove from heat. 3. Place the flat breads or pitas on a plate and top (or stuff) with the lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, and cucumber. Divide the seitan equally among each sandwich and top with the tahini and parsley.
4. Serve snd enjoy
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