Vegetarian Gyro

This Vegetarian Gyro features marinated grilled vegetables and flavorful seafood alternatives wrapped in a warm pita, topped with a zesty tzatziki sauce. It's a delightful Mediterranean dish that offers a fresh and healthy twist on traditional gyros.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 100 grams
• Red bell pepper - 100 grams
• Red onion - 50 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Vegetarian seafood alternative (like tofu or tempeh) - 200 grams
• Whole wheat pita bread - 2 pieces
• Tzatziki sauce - 100 grams
• Lettuce - 50 grams
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Cucumber - 1 small, diced

Steps

1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
2. Slice the zucchini, red bell pepper, and red onion into thin strips.
3. In a bowl, combine the sliced vegetables with olive oil, oregano, salt, and black pepper; toss to coat.
4. Grill the marinated vegetables for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until they are tender and slightly charred.
5. While the vegetables are grilling, prepare the vegetarian seafood alternative by cutting it into strips and lightly grilling it for 5-7 minutes until heated through.
6. Warm the whole wheat pita bread on the grill for about 1 minute on each side.
7. To assemble, place a layer of lettuce on each pita, followed by the grilled vegetables, vegetarian seafood alternative, diced tomato, and cucumber.
8. Drizzle tzatziki sauce generously over the filling and wrap the pita tightly.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy your Vegetarian Gyro!

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from the fresh vegetables.

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