Vegetarian Pita Gyro with Portobello Mushroom

Swap out shavings of lamb-beef gyro meat in favor of thick slices of grilled portobello mushrooms in this vegetarian pita gyro recipe from La Fuji Mama. A flavorful seasoning mix on the mushrooms makes them an excellent meat substitute. Serve atop warmed pita with homemade tzatziki sauce.

 

 

Ingredients:

 

Tzatziki

1 cup Greek yogurt

1/2 cucumber, deseeded and finely chopped

1 lemon, juiced and zested

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

 

Spice mix

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon dried coriander

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

 

Gyros

4 large portobello mushrooms

Olive oil, to brush on mushrooms

4 pitas

2 Roma tomatoes, thinly sliced

1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced

1/2 head romaine lettuce, ribs removed and cut into large pieces