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Easy Greek Falafel Gyros

Name: Easy Greek Falafel Gyros
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 head iceberg lettuce; 2 cups spinach; 10 ounces Frozen Falafel; 1 orange bell pepper; 1 to mato; 2 Persian cucumbers; 2 cups vegan plain greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon fresh dill; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Salt and Pepper to taste; Pita Bread for serving

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These Easy Greek Falafel Gyros are simple and refreshing. The perfect easy lunch, these gyros are delicious and healthy!

*Originally published June 24, 2021 and updated with new copy and photos 1/22/22.

One of the things that I love most about hot Summer days is the bright and refreshing foods we get to eat. I recently went back into the office full time for work and I have to be honest when I say that I do miss working from home some. While it is so nice to interact with others and make friends with amazing coworkers, I naturally enjoy the time alone to do my work. I also have to commute half an hour each way as well which is not so fun.

After working in the office all day, sometimes you just want to come home and have a quick and easy meal. These Easy Vegan Greek Falafel Gyros are exactly that. They are seriously so easy, there is no cooking required and they come together in around 15 minutes.

For some other quick meals, check out these Ultimate Gyro Fries, these 30 Minute Vegan Sloppy Joe Bowls or these Vegan Portobello Mushroom Tacos.

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FAQ's
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Ingredient Notes

pitas, zucchini, bell peppers, lettuce, tomato, dill on white background

Frozen Falafel- Part of what makes this recipe so easy is using pre-made frozen falafel. You should be able to find them in the frozen section of your grocery store. You are more than welcome to make your own falafel, however, I find that it can be time-consuming, and often when I want a quick lunch, I don't have the time to soak dried chickpeas overnight.
Persian Cucumber- Persian cucumbers have less water than garden cucumbers and they don't contain any seeds. That is what makes them perfect for making the tzatziki sauce. However, if you can't find Persian Cucumbers at your store or you don't have them in your fridge, you are more than welcome to sub for a garden Cucumber.
Pita Bread- We are serving these falafel gyros on pita bread, if you don't have pita, feel free to use whatever flatbread you have on hand.
Vegan Greek Yogurt- To make the vegan tzatziki sauce, we are using a base of vegan greek yogurt. This is my favorite brand to use. Feel free to use whatever you can find, just make sure it is plain and not flavored.

Please see the recipe card for the full ingredient list and quantities.

Instructions

How to Make the Tzatziki Sauce

Shred the cucumber and using a towel, press out the excess water
Combine the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and dill.
Chill until ready to use.

How to Assemble the Gyros

Bake the Falafel according to the package directions
Shred the lettuce and spinach
Slice the onions, cucumbers, bell peppers, and tomato
Add the vegetables to a pita wrap, top with falafel, and drizzle with tzatziki sauce
Fold into a sandwich and enjoy!

Shredded Vegetables in bowl on white background

Hint: Add all the vegetables to a large bowl and save the leftovers and eat like a big salad later!

Substitutions

Nightshade Free- Feel free to leave out the tomatoes and bell pepper if you are sensitive to nightshades.
Tortillas- If you don't have pitas on hand, you can easily swap them for tortillas and make them wrap style.
Low Carb- Use a low-carb tortilla or serve this bowl-style to keep the carb count down!

Variations

Hummus- Feel free to swap the tzatziki sauce with hummus. I bed Roasted Red Pepper would be great!
Mushrooms- Feel free to swap the falafel in these gyros with sauteed portobello mushrooms to give it a meaty texture.
Mint- Feel free to add some fresh mint to the tzatziki sauce to give imbue it with extra freshness

FAQ's

Where do Gyros come from?

The name gyro comes from the Greek γύρος. The name comes from the vertical rotisserie that the meat is cooked on. This gyro that I have for you today is a vegan version of a traditional.

Can you use dried herbs in the tzatziki sauce?

Yes, you can use dried herbs in the tzatziki sauce, however it will be missing some of the brightness that the fresh herbs bring.

Can you make these Falafel Gyros as meal prep?

Yes, you can make these vegan gyro sandwiches as meal prep, however I would recommend prepping all the ingredients separately. I like to store the vegetables in airtight glass containers and the tzatziki sauce in disposable plastic cups and then bring the falafel and pita bread in a separate bag and then assemble my gyros when ready to eat.

Equipment

Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. See below for the equipment you will need to make this recipe.

Bowls
Chef Knife
Baking Sheet
Cutting Board

Storage

Store all of the ingredients separately. Store the vegetables in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Cover and store the tzatziki sauce in the fridge for up to 3 days. Store the falafel and pita bread at room temp either in a gallon size ziplock bag or a Tupperware container for up to three days.

These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.

Top Tips

Serving suggestions for these homemade gyros include roasted potatoes, Warm Basil Pesto Potato Salad, chips, or this Spicy and Fresh Watermelon Salad!
To make these even quicker, prepare the falafel up to 3 days ahead of time and store them in an airtight container. Then all you have to do is shred the vegetables and make the tzatziki sauce!
Top these homemade vegan gyros with vegan feta cheese to add some extra tanginess and creaminess!

four pitas with sauce and vegetables on white countertop

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