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Grilled tofu gyros

Grilled tofu gyros

This recipe was created by Humane World for Animals’ expert chefs and approved by our team of registered dietitians. 
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Servings: 12
Serving size: 15.52oz

Ingredients

For Mediterranean tofu

  • 3/4 cup Oil, Canola
  • 7 tablespoons Lemons, juice
  • 3 tablespoons Tomato Paste, canned
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic, powder
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano, dried, ground
  • 2 teaspoons Salt, Kosher
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin, ground
  • 2 teaspoons Mustard, ground (powder)
  • 6 3/4 cups Tofu, Extra Firm, drained, pressed, 2 1/2 ounce planks

For tzatziki sauce

  • 3/4 cup Beans, Cannellini, canned, drained, rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemons, juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Vinegar, Apple Cider
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic, powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dill Weed, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt, Kosher
  • 1 cup Cucumber, with peel, shredded

For veggies

  • 3 cups Cucumber, with peel, small dice
  • 3 cups Tomatoes, Roma, small dice

For service

  • 24 each Pita Bread, 6", Whole Wheat
  • 6 cups Lettuce, Romaine, chopped
  • 3/4 cup Onions, Pickled, Red

Instructions

For Mediterranean tofu

  • In a medium mixing bowl combine oil, lemon juice, tomato paste and spices and whisk well. Portion tofu in a hotel pan and coat in marinade. Cover and store in cooler to marinate for at least 30 minutes. Drain and discard excess marinade.
  • On a bar or flat-top grill over medium high heat, grill tofu for 4-5 minutes on each side, until slightly charred on all sides and heated through. Tofu can be held in hotel pans in hot box or hot well until ready for service.

For tzatziki sauce

  • Combine beans, lemon juice, vinegar and spices in food processor and process until smooth. Fold in cucumber. Tzatziki can be held in sealed container in cooler until ready for service.

For veggies

  • In a mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes and cucumbers. Vegetables can be stored in a sealed container in cooler until ready for service.

For service

  • 2 Gyros per serving. Portion 2 pita on a plate; layer 1/4 cup lettuce, 1 tofu plank, 1/4 cup tomato and cucumbers and 6 slices pickled onion on each pita. Top each with 1 tablespoon tzatziki.

Notes

Each serving provides 2 meat/meat alternate, 2 ounce equivalent grains and 1/4 cup dark green vegetable, 1/8 cup red/orange vegetable and 1/4 cup other vegetable.
*The nutrition information is an estimate based on general ingredients. These amounts will vary based on the products you are using. 

Nutrition

Serving: 15.52oz | Calories: 617kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1020mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g