Eggplant (Aubergine) Gyro

Gyros is a popular Greek street food that is typically made with meat, but this vegetarian version with grilled eggplant is equally delicious!

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Gyro

Cooking Method: Grilling, Sautéing Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1120

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 medium Eggplant
• 1 cup Greek Yogurt
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 medium Red Onion
• 2 medium Tomato
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Dill
• 4 piece Pita Bread

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill or grill pan.
2. Slice the eggplant into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
3. In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt.
4. Brush both sides of the eggplant slices with olive oil.
5. Grill the eggplant slices for about 3-4 minutes per side, until tender and lightly charred.
6. While the eggplant is grilling, prepare the toppings by slicing the red onion, tomato, and cucumber.
7. Warm the pita bread on the grill for a minute on each side.
8. Spread a generous amount of the yogurt sauce on each pita bread.
9. Top with grilled eggplant slices, red onion, tomato, cucumber, and fresh dill.
10. Fold the pita bread in half and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 12g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.