meatless gyros

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It doesn't contain cumin, but maybe you can adjust the recipe?

 

Tofu Gyros Recipe #222538

Greek gyros, traditionally made from lamb, receive a makeover in tofu! These

are a favorite in our house. So easy and a great combination of flavors.

Though I love the cucumber sauce, plain yogurt would do. (Actually

pronounced " year-oh " :-) ) Also good leftover for a lunch box, just wrap the

assembled sandwich in wax paper.

by White Rose Child

1½ hours | 30 min prep | SERVES 3 -4 , 6 -8 gyros

 

For the tofu

 

1/2 lb extra firm tofu (slightly more than 1/2 a 450 g. package)

2 tablespoons tamari

1 1/4 teaspoons dried oregano

1/8-1/4 teaspoon ground rosemary

1/4-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

 

For the cucumber sauce

 

1/2 cup firm silken tofu

1/2 cup cucumbers, chopped & peeled

2 teaspoons flax seed oil or olive oil

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1/8 teaspoon salt (or less)

2-3 pinches ground black pepper

 

To serve

 

6-8 whole wheat pita bread (8 inch)

3 cups romaine lettuce, finely torn

2-3 plum tomatoes, sliced

4 green onions, sliced or 1 onion, thinly sliced

 

 

1. Note: You can make the tofu strips chewier by freezing the tofu overnight

and letting it thaw in the fridge. Be warned, thawing takes a couple of

days. It will be different but definitely yummy either way.

2. Cut the tofu into 8 slices. Lay on a clean dishtowel and fold the

other half of the towel over top, pressing gently to extract excess

moisture. Then cut each slice in half lengthwise.

3. Mix the marinade ingredients (tamari to garlic) together.

4. Spread the tofu in a wide, shallow container and pour the

marinade over. Use a fork to flip the slices around till all are evenly

coated. They will soak up most of the marinade. Let sit, covered in the

fridge, at least one hour or overnight.

5. To make the cucumber sauce, combine all ingredients in a food

processor and process until fairly smooth, but still chunky. Adjust salt and

pepper. Refrigerate.

6. A few minutes before serving, heat a large non-stick skillet over

medium. When hot, add the tofu strips, letting them get golden-brown before

turning. This doesn't take very long!

7. To serve: place 2 or 3 tofu strips across the middle of a pita,

top with salad fixings, and add cucumber sauce to taste. Fold pita in half

around the filling, pick up and eat like a taco!

8. Bon Appetit!

 

 

 

 

" A nickel will get you on the subway, but garlic will get you a seat. " - Old

New York Proverb

 

 

 

On Behalf Of craftingphantom

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 8:56 PM

 

meatless gyros

 

Does anyone have a recipe for meatless gyros? Hopefully the recipe

will have the cumin flavor. Gyros is my brother's favorite sandwich,

but is willing to try a meatless version.

 

I want to do a meatless Greek night. I have a recipe for dolmas. What

else would anyone suggest.

 

Thank you,

 

Marylee