Recipes — Mains

Gyros

Marinated oyster mushrooms and tofu in a warm pita with homemade tzatziki.
Greece, at home, tonight.

Prep10 min
Cook15 min
Makes5
  • Drizzle of olive oil
  • 200g oyster mushrooms, sliced
  • 200g firm tofu, crumbled
  • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 3 tbsp vegan butter
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tbsp liquid smokeOptional
  • Pinch of sea salt
Tzatziki
  • 1 cup coconut yoghurt, unsweetened
  • ¼ cup fresh dill, roughly chopped
  • ⅓ cup cucumber, grated or finely chopped
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper
To assemble
  • 5 pita breads
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • ½ red onion, sliced into rings
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced
  • 2 tbsp dried oregano
  1. 1

    In a large frypan heat olive oil. Add sliced mushrooms and crumbled tofu. Fry until golden brown.

  2. 2

    Mix together soy sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, vegan butter and liquid smoke. Pour over the mushroom-tofu mixture with a pinch of salt. Add water and simmer 10 more minutes. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Make the tzatziki: mix coconut yoghurt, fresh dill, cucumber, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper together.

  4. 4

    Toast the pita breads until golden on each side.

  5. 5

    Build each gyros: 2 tbsp tzatziki, a handful of shredded lettuce, 3 rings of red onion, 2–3 tomato slices, 2 tbsp dried oregano and 2 tbsp mushroom-tofu mixture. Fold from the bottom like a cone and wrap the base in paper.

Per gyros. Makes 5.

400kcalEnergy
17g Protein
41g Carbohydrates
17g Total Fat
 Vegan
 Dairy Free
* GF option — use GF pita
 Nut Free
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Oyster Mushrooms

Abundant in anti-inflammatory antioxidants that support immune cell function. When pulled apart and marinated, oyster mushrooms genuinely resemble the texture of gyros meat — fibrous, savoury and satisfying.

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Crumbled Tofu

Complete amino acid profile for muscle repair and tissue recovery. Combined with oyster mushrooms, the mixture creates a genuinely substantial filling.

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Fresh Tzatziki

Coconut yoghurt is probiotic-rich — supporting gut microbiome health. Fresh dill adds antimicrobial and antioxidant compounds. Garlic provides allicin for immune and cardiovascular support.

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Red Onion

Particularly high in quercetin — an anti-inflammatory flavonoid that also has antiviral properties. The sharpness of raw onion rings provides the authentic street-food character of gyros.

Amanda's note

Take your tastebuds straight to Greece with these marinated oyster mushroom and tofu gyros. The combination creates a filling that is genuinely substantial and deeply savoury. The homemade tzatziki takes 2 minutes and tastes considerably better than anything from a packet.