Tempeh Gyros And Tzatziki

Total Time: 5 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 hrs Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 4 ounces tempeh
• 2 chopped garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or 1 teaspoon other vinegar
• 1/2 cup peeled grated cucumber
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 chopped garlic clove
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 cup plain greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or 1 teaspoon other vinegar
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 4 -6 greek pita breads
• olive oil (for cooking)
• lettuce
• tomato

Recipe

• 1 to make gyro "meat" cut tempeh into thin strips 1/2 - 1.5 cm in thickness works well.
• 2 next make tempeh marinade with all ingredients listed under "gyro tempeh".
• 3 pour the marinade over the tempeh, make sure all surfaces are covered and place in fridge to marinate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
• 4 next, make tzatziki- combine all ingredients listed under tzatziki. stir well and also place in fridge to sit for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
• 5 when you are ready to eat, set the tzatziki out to warm slightly while you cook the tempeh.
• 6 heat a large skillet with 3-4 tbsp olive oil and heat over medium, once heated place tempeh strips in and let them cook until each side is golden brown.
• 7 remove tempeh from pan, and one at a time heat the pitas over medium heat until warmed on each side.
• 8 then layer your gyro (pita, tzatziki and tempeh) as you choose with lettuce, and/or tomato if you like.