Tofu Gyros with Tzatziki
Gee It's Gyros
Veronica Carlson
July 17, 2026
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Juicy, lemony, herby, and wrapped up in a fluffy pita. The crisp tofu and garlicy tzatziki give you the feeling of being on holiday in Greece.
Let’s make some Tofu Gyros with Tzatziki 🫓🧈🥒🍅🧅🧄🍋🌿🫒
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Ingredients
Ingredients for the Tofu Gyros 🫓🧈🥒🍅🧅🧄🍋🌿🫒
• 140g Tofu (1 Cup), cubed
• 2 Pita Breads
• 1 Tomato, sliced
• ½ Red Onion, sliced
• 1 Garlic Clove, crushed
• Zest and Juice of ½ Lemon
• 30ml Olive Oil (2 Tablespoons)
• 40g Greek Yoghurt (3 Tablespoons)
• 5ml Ground Coriander (1 Teaspoon)
• 5ml Ground Cumin (1 Teaspoon)
• 2.5ml Paprika (½ Teaspoon)
• 2.5ml Dried Oregano (½ Teaspoon)
• 2.5ml Dried Thyme (½ Teaspoon)
• 2.5ml Salt (½ Teaspoon)
Ingredients for the Tzatziki 🥒🧅🧄🍋🌿🫒
• ¼ Cucumber, grated
• 75g Greek Yoghurt (⅓ Cup)
• 15ml Olive Oil (1 Tablespoon)
• 1 Garlic Clove, crushed
• Fresh Mint, chopped
• Fresh Dill, chopped
• Salt, to taste
Method 📖
1. Make marinade: In a blender, combine the onion, garlic, lemon zest and juice, yoghurt, coriander, cumin, paprika, oregano, thyme, and salt. Blend until smooth.
2. Marinate tofu: Cut the tofu into cubes and coat well with the marinade. Leave to marinate while the grill heats up.
3. Preheat grill: Heat the grill to its highest setting.
4. Grill tofu: Remove the Tofu from the marinade and spread the tofu onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper and grill for 5 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
5. Prepare tzatziki: Mix the grated cucumber, Greek yoghurt, olive oil, garlic, mint, dill, and a little salt until well combined.
6. Warm pitas: Warm the pita breads in the oven for a few seconds until soft.
7. Assemble gyros: Fill each pita with tzatziki, crispy tofu, sliced tomato, and red onion.
Serve: Enjoy immediately with hot chips or a fresh Greek salad.
Don’t Forget! 📌
This recipe is so versatile, you can use plant-based, like this recipe, or cheese, like Halloumi. The perfect match for a summery meal.
