Vegetable Gyros with Feta Sauce
Vegetable Gyros with Feta Sauce
Vegetable Gyros with Feta Sauce
Vegetable Gyros with Feta Sauce

Vegetable Gyros with Feta Sauce

David Venable

Hearty Portobello mushrooms make these gyros filling, while a garden of fresh veggies add flavor and depth.

Gyros

  • 3 large Portobello mushrooms, cut into 1/2" strips
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, and cut into 1/4" strips
  • 1 small red onion, peeled, halved, and sliced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 5 pita breads
  • 1 vine-ripened tomato, halved and sliced
  • 1-1/4 cup arugula

Directions

To prepare the Feta sauce, place all of the ingredients into a food processor and pulse 8–10 times, or until the desired consistency. Refrigerate until needed.
To prepare the gyros, place the Portobello, peppers, and onions into a medium-size bowl. Add salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and vinegar. Toss until evenly coated.
Pour 1 Tbsp olive oil into a 12" sauté pan set over medium-low heat. Add the vegetable mixture and cook until the veggies are tender, about 8–10 minutes. Remove the mixture from the heat and set aside.
Preheat a grill over medium heat. Grill the pita breads until grill marks appear underneath, about 1 minute. Turn the breads over and continue grilling for about 1 more minute.
To assemble the gyros, top each pita with arugula and a piece of sliced tomato. Divide the cooked vegetable mixture evenly among the 5 sandwiches. Spoon some Feta sauce on top. Fold into a cone shape or in half.

Feta Sauce

  • 1/4 small red onion, halved
  • 1/2 small English cucumber, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh dill
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Cook's Notes

If you'd like to grill your veggies, feel free. If sliced as directed, you'll need a grill basket or mat so nothing falls down the grill grates. Or, grill the veggies in larger pieces and then slice after cooking.

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