Cumin-spiced mushroom gyros

Cumin-spiced mushroom gyros

We’re pleased to be teaming up with Strong Roots – pioneers in veg-forward frozen food – to bring you crowdpleasing ideas for your summer of sport get-togethers. Our hero recipe? Gyros – the endlessly satisfying chip-stuffed Greek wrap. Ours are filled with thick wedges of mushroom and Strong Roots’ new crispy crinkle-cut fries, which work perfectly with fresh tzatziki and tomato salad.

Cumin-spiced mushroom gyros

The recipe is plant-based, so everyone can enjoy in front of the games – or it’s ideal for a speedy yet seriously satisfying dinner.

  • Serves icon Serves 4
  • Time icon Hands-on time 30 min

We’re pleased to be teaming up with Strong Roots – pioneers in veg-forward frozen food – to bring you crowdpleasing ideas for your summer of sport get-togethers. Our hero recipe? Gyros – the endlessly satisfying chip-stuffed Greek wrap. Ours are filled with thick wedges of mushroom and Strong Roots’ new crispy crinkle-cut fries, which work perfectly with fresh tzatziki and tomato salad.

The recipe is plant-based, so everyone can enjoy in front of the games – or it’s ideal for a speedy yet seriously satisfying dinner.

Nutrition: Per serving

Calories
442kcals
Fat
17g (2.6g saturated)
Protein
14g
Carbohydrates
53g (7.4g sugars)
Fibre
9.1g
Salt
0.9g

Ingredients

  • 300g Strong Roots Crispy Crinkle Fries
  • ½ red onion
  • 2 vine tomatoes
  • Large pinch sumac
  • Handful parsley or mint, chopped
  • 4 Greek-style flatbreads or large pitta breads
  • Chilli sauce to serve (optional)

For the tzatziki

  • 150g cucumber
  • 150g unsweetened soya or oat yogurt
  • ½ garlic clove, finely grated or crushed
  • 3 mint sprigs, leaves picked and chopped, or 1 tsp dried mint

For the mushrooms

  • 4 large portobello mushroom
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp garlic granules
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
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Method

  1. Heat the oven to 200°C fan/gas 6. Tip the fries onto a baking tray and cook for 18-22 minutes (see Know-how).
  2. Meanwhile, make the tzatziki. Coarsely grate the cucumber, then transfer to a sieve sat over a bowl and squeeze out as much excess water as you can with your hands (drink the cucumber juice, it’s delicious!). Add the cucumber to a bowl with the rest of the tzatziki ingredients, then stir and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Finely slice the red onion and put in a bowl of cold water (see Tips). Dice the tomatoes, add to another bowl, then drain the onions and mix them in along with the sumac and herbs.
  4. Slice the mushrooms into chunky slices (1.5cm-2cm thick) and mix the cumin, oregano, thyme and garlic granules together in a small bowl. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a very high heat, then add the mushrooms and fry until golden (a minute or so). Flip them over, then turn the heat down to medium and sprinkle over the spice mixture. Cook for another minute, then remove from the heat and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
  5. Now you can assemble the gyros wraps. Spread a generous spoonful of tzatziki over the centre of the wrap. Sprinkle over some tomato salad, then top with the mushroom slices and a handful of hot crispy fries. Drizzle with chilli sauce (if using), then wrap up tightly with greaseproof paper and eat immediately.

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving
Calories
442kcals
Fat
17g (2.6g saturated)
Protein
14g
Carbohydrates
53g (7.4g sugars)
Fibre
9.1g
Salt
0.9g

delicious. tips

  1. Briefly soaking the sliced red onion in cold water removes its astringency and turns each piece extra crunchy.

  2. You can also cook the fries in an air fryer for 10 minutes at 200°C.

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Recipe By:

Pollyanna Coupland
Food producer, delicious.

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