Veggie Gyros

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A gyro (pronounced "year-oh") is a popular Greek street food that typically consists of meat (such as lamb or chicken), sliced and served on a warm pita bread with various toppings such as tomatoes, onions, lettuce, and a yogurt-based sauce called tzatziki. However, vegetarian and vegan versions of gyros, known as Veggie Gyros, have become increasingly popular in recent years.

A Veggie Gyro is typically made with a vegetable or plant-based substitute for the meat, such as grilled or roasted vegetables, tofu, or tempeh. Here is a simple recipe for a Veggie Gyro using grilled vegetables:

Ingredients:

Tzatziki Sauce:

Instructions:

1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

2. Toss the sliced vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

3. Grill the vegetables until they are tender and slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes per side.

4. While the vegetables are grilling, mix all the tzatziki sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.

5. Warm the pita bread on the grill or in the oven for a few minutes.

6. To assemble the Veggie Gyros, spread some tzatziki sauce on each pita bread.

7. Top with grilled vegetables, lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese (if using).

8. Roll up the pita bread and serve.

This Veggie Gyro recipe is customizable, so feel free to use your favorite vegetables or plant-based meat substitute. You can also adjust the amount of tzatziki sauce and toppings to your liking. Enjoy!