Jackfruit Gyro with Avocado Tzatziki Sauce

A plant-based take on a traditional gyro filled with Mediterranean-seasoned jackfruit, creamy avocado tzatziki and crisp veggies.

Jackfruit Gyro with Avocado Tzatziki Sauce

Total TimeTotal Time: 30 minutes

ServingsServings: 10-12

Ingredients

Jackfruit Gyro

½ cup vegetable oil

1 #10 can DOLE Shredded Young Green Jackfruit

½ cup Mediterranean seasoning

12 ea pita bread

Avocado Tzatziki Sauce

2 ea cucumbers, skinned, shredded and squeezed of excess liquid

⅔ cup dill, chopped

3 cups DOLE Chef-Ready Cuts Diced Avocado, thawed

3 Tbsp salt, divided

3 Tbsp pepper, divided

2 cups yogurt, plain

6 Tbsp lemon juice

⅔ cup olive oil

Vegetable Mixture

2 ½ cups red onions, finely diced

2 ½ cups tomatoes, chopped

6 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

2 Tbsp salt

2 Tbsp pepper

Directions

Jackfruit

  1. In a sauté pan over medium heat, add vegetable oil and heat for 1 minute. Add jackfruit and Mediterranean seasoning and cook for 3 minutes. Keep warm for service. 

Avocado Tzatziki

  1. In a separate bowl, add cucumber, dill, avocado, 3 Tbsp salt, 3 Tbsp pepper, yogurt, lemon juice and olive oil. Blend with wand mixer or in blender until smooth.

Vegetable Mixture

  1. In a bowl, add onions, tomato, vinegar, remaining salt and pepper and allow to sit for 5 minutes.

To Serve

  1. Warm pita on flattop.
  2. Place jackfruit on half, add tzatziki sauce and garnish with tomato onion mixture.

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