Can we veganize gyros?
Yes, of course this is possible! Do you think that vegans eat only lettuce? Yes, yes I know… This is a very popular issue that we have discussed it again in the past, but there is always a brand new, unique and delicious recipe to prove to us once again that this isn’t true! A few months ago, I had made a super delicious mushroom gyros, that you should definitely try, if you haven’t already had! Today gyros is on the menu once again, but in a little different recipe, as today we are making soy gyros! The recipe is very easy and it is one of my favorite, as I can easily find the ingredients and enjoy my homemade gyros whenever I want. I have made this recipe many times in the past, as I usually cook this gyros when I have guests, either in a mix grill plate, where I also add other meat substitutes, such as burgers, sausages and tofu, or in the so-called “pita bread with gyros”!
Is soya harmful to our health?
This is a question I have heard and I have answered many times. This is a very important issue that concerns many people. I have received questions about whether it contains gmo or whether it has any negative effects on the human body. Soy or soy bean is a legume and comes from Asian countries. It exists and is used in many forms, such as tofu, soy milk, soy sauce, soy flour, soybean oil, etc. First of all, I have to mention that soy is a basic source of plant-based protein, while at the same time it contributes to gut health. Soy beans contain plant compounds that can help prevent breast and prostate cancer. As for the so-called gmo soybeans, according to European Legislation (Regulation (EC) No. 1830/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC), gmo soybeans are not intended for human consumption, but may be used in animals’ food. So, what do you think? Should we reconsider our choices when we stand in front of the supermarket’s shelves?
Delicious Vegan Soy Gyros
Ingredients
- 250 g dry soy fillets
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. bbq sauce
- 1 tbsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. oregano
- 1 tbsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. dried thyme
- ½ tsp. "mpaxes" (greek mix of spices)
- 1 pinch of freshly ground pepper
- sunflower oil (for frying)
Instructions
- We add the fillets in 1.5L of boiling water and let them boil for 10-12 minutes until they get soft.
- We drain the fillets in a colander and remove as much of the water they have sucked as possible by applying pressure on them.
- We cut the fillets into thin, vertical strips.
- We add in a large bowl the chopped fillets and all the other ingredients and mix well.
- We leave the marinated fillets aside for at least 1 hour.
- We add the sunflower oil in a pan and fry the chopped fillets for 8-10 minutes.
- We spread kitchen paper on a plate and add gyros, as soon as it comes out of the pan to remove the excess oil.
- We serve gyros while it is hot and enjoy it.
Notes
Have a nice cooking session!
