Jackfruit Gyros
Total Time
35 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Rating
4.84 out of 5 stars
(61)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 10 ounces young jackfruit (canned or packaged)
- 4 pitas or flatbread (gluten-free if necessary)
- Romaine lettuce (for topping)
- Sliced tomato (for topping)
- Sliced red onion (for topping)
- Tzatziki (for topping, regular or dairy-free/vegan)
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 2
Saute
Step 3
In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the olive oil and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes.
Step 4
Add ingredients
Step 5
Add the tomato paste, oregano, garlic powder, thyme, cinnamon, smoked paprika, chili powder, nutmeg, and salt. Stir and cook for 2 minutes longer.
Step 6
Simmer
Step 7
Add the vegetable broth, lemon juice, and jack-fruit. Stir and then let simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 8
Bake
Step 9
When the jackfruit is done simmering, transfer to a baking sheet. Using the back of a fork, break the jackfruit up a bit into shreds. Bake for 15 minutes.
Step 10
Enjoy
Step 11
Divide the jackfruit among the pitas or flatbread. Top with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and a dollop of tzatziki before serving.
Step 12
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