Almost Raw Vegan Gyro with Tofu

Almost Raw, Loaded and Spicy Raw Vegan Gyro:

This is my almost raw vegan gyro. Yes, almost raw because there are some cooked elements it it. And these are the raw vegan gyros without the high-carb naan breads or pitas. And with yummy gyro spiced tofu, crispy spicy chickpeas and veggies, these raw vegan gyros will surely entice your palate.

These raw vegan gyros are wrapped in jicama shells. While I have made jicama tacos before, making gyros with this vegetable is the first time. And I fell in love. These yummy gyros are certainly a must try. If you are looking for a low-carb and vegan alternative to the traditional gyros, then my low-carb and almost raw vegan gyro is for you.

If you haven't tried jicama taco yet, here is a quick recipe of Jicama taco with Kung Pao Seitan.

How to make the Gyro Seasoning for Raw Vegan Gyro?

Gyro seasoning is a blend of spices, which includes paprika, garlic powder, oregano, thyme and red chili powder etc.

• All you need is this spice rub, some oil and tofus or any type of protein that you want to use.
• You can always use the store bought gyro seasoning. However, I always like to make my own spice blend just before making gyros.
• The spice blend is so simple and easy that you will skip buying from next time onward.
• All you need is the ingredients listed on the picture. Don’t freak out seeing the list of ingredients in the picture.
• These are everyday ingredients like paprika, cumin, garlic powder etc.
• You can just add all the ingredients, and make your own seasoning and use it for your gyro.

Tofu in My Raw Vegan Gyro:

Tofu is a versatile ingredient. And in this gyro recipe, tofu works really well.

Cooking tofu for the raw vegan gyro:

• For this recipe, I didn't prepare a gyro marinade.
• I just add this seasoning mix to the oil followed by tofu, and sauté tofus slowly so that the spices coat the tofu really well.

• Add salt and finish.

Spiced chickpeas:

The other essential topping in this dish is a must-add topping for this raw vegan gyro. These crispy chickpeas add another layer of texture to this dish.

How to make the crispy chickpeas for raw vegan gyro?

• I bake the cooked chickpeas or canned chickpeas with little oil, spices and salt until they are crispy.
• To make it fully crispy, bake for 20 minutes or more.
• I just bake for 10 minutes so that the chickpeas are crispy on the out and slightly crunchy inside.

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Other toppings in Raw Vegan Gyro:

I also added some raw garbanzo beans, grape tomatoes and sweet peppers to this dish. Cucumber or zucchini julienne are other toppings to this dish. And to finish, I have some tzatziki and sriracha sauce too. 

Cutting Jicama Shells:

Jicama is a beautiful vegetable to work with unless you find it hard to cut it.

To make jicama shells:

• Peel the jicama, cut thin discs(as thin as you can) and you are done.
• I find it really difficult to cut jicama discs for tacos or gyros.
• I, hence, prefer using pre-cut jicama taco shells for tacos and gyros.

If you find jicama shells, it's good and you will save yourself a lot of time. But, if you choose to cut jicama, then go for it. It's a fun experience too.

• Use a sharp knife to make thin discs of jicama.
• Store in refrigerator.
• Soak the jicama in cold water for about 15-30 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Info:

This tiny raw vegan gyro bites are only 85 calories with 7.8g total carb and 6.2g protein. I use one jicama for this recipe and it gives more than 10 shells for the recipe. Considering my jicama cutting skills(which is really bad), I get around 8 to 10 not-so-thin shells per jicama. But, a good-size jicama yields more than 15 shells. I suggest serving 2-4 gyros per person. This recipe serves four.

Here is the nutritional chart for this recipe.

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