Veggie Gyros with Tzatziki and Red Sauce

Looking for an easy lunch or dinner that is packed with vegetables? This recipe for veggie gyros with tzatziki and red sauce will hit the spot! These gyros are totally customizable because you can choose whatever veggies you want or have on hand at the time. With the addition of creamy cucumber and dill tzatziki sauce and a homemade roasted red pepper red sauce, you and will family will be coming back for more!

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Keyword: easy dinner, easy lunch, Greek gyros, Gyro red sauce, gyros, thick tzatziki sauce, Tzatziki sauce, vegetarian gyros, veggie gyros, veggies

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 50

Servings: Gyros

Calories: 367kcal

Author: Mindy

Ingredients

Tzatziki Sauce

½ Cucumber
¼ Teaspoon Salt
¾ Cup Greek Yogurt
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 ½ Teaspoons Lemon Juice
½ Teaspoon Red Wine Vinegar
½ Tablespoon Dill
1 Teaspoon Minced Garlic
⅛ Teaspoon Oregano
Salt and Pepper to taste

Red Sauce

1 Cup Roasted Red Peppers
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Tomato Sauce
2 Teaspoons Minced Garlic
½ Tablespoon Sugar
½ Teaspoon Coriander
½ Teaspoon Caraway Seed
½ Teaspoon Beef Bouillon optional
¼ Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Veggie Gyros

4 Pitas
Shredded Lettuce
Dice Cucumbers
Greek Pepperocinis
Feta Cheese
Diced Tomatoes
Kalamata Olives
Pickled Red Onions

Instructions

Tzatziki Sauce

Peel the cucumber and slice it in half length-wise. Use a spoon to remove the seeds.
Add the cucumber to a food processor and chop it into small pieces.
Mix in the salt and place the cucumbers in a mesh strainer over a bowl. After 15 minutes, Use a spatula or the back of a measuring cup to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cucumbers, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dill, minced garlic, oregano, and salt and pepper.
Cover and refrigerate the tzatziki until ready to use.

Red Sauce

Add all of the red sauce ingredients to a food processor or blender and combine until smooth.
Pour the mixed ingredients into a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes. Set aside.

Veggie Gyros

Place your pita bread on a sheet of foil, then spread with Tzatziki Sauce.
Top the tzatziki with all of your veggies and feta cheese.
Roll up the pita, using the foil to hold it together and cover one end.
Enjoy your gyro topped with red gyro sauce!

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