Vegetarian Gyros with Jackfruit Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 20oz. can
- Young Jackfruit in brine, rinsed, drained and pulled apart in shreds
- 1
- Large Onion, thinly sliced
- 2
- Garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2tsp
- Dried Oregano
- 1tsp
- Low sodium Soy sauce
- 1tsp
- Ground Coriander
- 2~3tbsp
- Lemon juice
- 1tbsp
- Vegan margarine or Oil
- To taste
- Salt & Pepper
- 4
- Flatbreads/ Pita breads ( or Store bought)
- 1
- Medium Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 2tsp
- Red wine vinegar
- 2tbsp
- Parsley or Cilantro, finely chopped
- As needed
- Hummus (Homemade or Store bought)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 410g | |
| Calories 375 | |
| Calories from Fat 74 | 20% |
| Total Fat 8.19g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 3.47g | 14% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium 379mg | 16% |
| Potassium 559mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 67.22g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.2g | 21% |
| Sugars 14.42g | 10% |
| Protein 10.56g | 17% |
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