Tempeh Gyros

Traditional seasonings and ingredients turn marinated tempeh and silken tofu into gyros, giving a Greek favorite a delicious vegan makeover.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 48 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 8 mins
• Calories: 385 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 1 (8 ounce) package tempeh
• 1 dash ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
• 2 small cucumbers, peeled and grated
• 2 teaspoons ground thyme
• 4 (6 inch) whole-wheat pitas
• 1 dash pink Himalayan salt
• 1 (12.3 ounce) package silken tofu
• 1 tablespoon (packed) fresh dill
• 1.5 teaspoons minced garlic
• 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine vegetable broth, soy sauce, lemon juice, oregano, thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, Himalayan salt, and dash of pepper in a large bowl.

Step 3

Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Cut tempeh in half and add to the boiling water. Boil for 10 minutes to remove any bitter taste. Transfer tempeh to a cutting board and allow to cool slightly.

Step 4

Cut tempeh into 1/4-inch slices and place them in the vegetable broth marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours to overnight, stirring occasionally to be sure tempeh is covered with marinade.

Step 5

Transfer marinated tempeh slices to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven, turning halfway through, until golden brown and beginning to crisp at the edges, 30 to 35 minutes.

Step 7

Place pitas in the hot oven until warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 8

Squeeze excess water from cucumbers using a paper towel. Place tofu, cucumbers, dill, 1 teaspoon garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Blend until tzatziki is well mixed. Adjust seasonings if desired.

Step 9

Assemble a gyro by placing 1/4 of tempeh slices, tomatoes, and red onions on top of a pita. Cover with tzatziki. Repeat with remaining tempeh, tomatoes, onion, and pita.