Vegan jackfruit gyros are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional gyros, offering all the flavours and textures you love without any animal products. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, or anyone looking to try something new.
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If you're craving a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional gyros, look no further than these vegan jackfruit gyros. This plant-based recipe is packed with flavour, featuring tender, seasoned jackfruit, fresh veggies, and a creamy vegan hummus sauce. Perfect for a nutritious meal that satisfies both your taste buds and dietary preferences.
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🌟Why You'll Love this Recipe
Jackfruit is a versatile fruit known for its meaty texture, making it an excellent plant-based substitute for meat in various dishes such as Stroganoff, stews, Mediterranean sides and even vegan drumsticks!
It's not only delicious but also packed with nutrients such as fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Jackfruit's mild flavour allows it to absorb the seasonings and marinades beautifully, making it perfect for gyros.
🥑 Health Benefits
- Rich in Fiber: Jackfruit is high in dietary fiber, which aids in digestion and promotes a feeling of fullness.
- Low in Fat: This recipe avoids the saturated fats found in traditional gyros, making it a heart-healthy option.
- Packed with Vitamins and Minerals: Jackfruit provides essential nutrients, including vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium.
- High in Protein: The addition of hummus, vegan cheese, tofu or blended cashews in the tzatziki sauce boosts the protein content, making these gyros a well-rounded meal.
🔪 How to Make this Recipe
Step 1: Prepare the Jackfruit
Drain and rinse the jackfruit. Soak in clean water with 1 tablespoon of bicarbonate of soda for at least 30 minutes (this will help getting rid of the preserved aftertaste).
In a large bowl, mix the jackfruit with olive oil, oregano, barbecue sauce, paprika, salt and pepper, then set aside until the oven comes to temperature.
Step 2: Cook the Jackfruit
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Spread the marinated jackfruit on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the jackfruit is slightly crispy on the edges. It may be required to flip the jackfruit chunks half-way through.
If you want to serve it with fries, just toss frozen fries with some vegetable oil, paprika, chili flakes (optional) and oregano and bake according to package instructions.
Step 3: Prepare the Vegetables
Wash your vegetables and slice or finely chop according to your preferences. I like to use salad tomatoes, onions, cucumber, salad leaves and pickled red cabbage. For a quick pickled red cabbage, simply chop it thinly, like you would do for a coleslaw, add some vinegar and salt and mix it with your hand squeezing it for a couple of minutes. Keep all the prepped veggies refrigerated until ready to use.
Step 4: Assemble the Gyros
Warm the pita breads in the oven or on a skillet.
Spread a generous amount of store-bought or homemade hummus on each pita bread.
Add the fries (if using), prepped veggies and a portion of the baked jackfruit. You can also top it with vegan tzatziki sauce or crumbled plant-based feta cheese for extra flavour.
Roll up the pita bread and serve immediately.
👩🏻🍳Tips for Perfect Gyros
- Marinate Longer: For a more intense flavour, marinate the jackfruit overnight in the refrigerator.
- Customize Toppings: Feel free to add other favourite toppings like pickled onions, olives, or roasted red peppers.
- Make Ahead: Both the jackfruit and hummus (if homemade) can be prepared in advance, making assembly quick and easy.
🥡Storage
Baked jackfruit can be stored in the fridge in a air-tight container for a few days. Upon serving, simply warm it up in the microwave or air fryer.
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