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Carrot Gyros Pita Wraps

Rainbow Carrot Gyro Pita Wraps

A plant-based version inspired by the flavors of a classic gyro sandwich. Features marinated, roasted Greek spiced carrots, fresh pita bread slathered with tzatziki, and topped with roasted asparagus and zucchini. A great recipe to meal prep for quick assembly.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinated Carrots
  • 8 large carrots, peeled and ends removed
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dill
  • 1/2 tsp Aleppo pepper (or substitute 1/4 tsp of red pepper flakes)
  • 1/2 tsp sumac (or substitute 1/2 tsp paprika)
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste
Additional Items for Assembly (all optional but really good!)
  • roasted asparagus*
  • roasted zucchini slices*
  • tzatziki sauce
  • red onion slices
  • fresh pita bread
  • fresh tomato slices

Method
 

Roasted Carrots
  1. Heat oven to 425 degrees F
  2. Place whole peeled (ends removed) carrots on a lined baking sheet.
  3. Wrap peeled garlic in foil and place on baking sheet.
  4. Roast carrots and garlic in the oven. After 20 minutes remove the garlic and set aside. Continue roasting the carrots until browned approximately another 20-25 minutes.
  5. Once carrots are cool enough to handle, slice lengthwise into thin strips.
Marinade
  1. In the bottom of a large shallow dish, combine oregano, thyme, dill, Aleppo pepper, sumac, lemon juice, vinegar, water, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Remove garlic from the foil. Add garlic to the marinade. Then add carrot strips. Toss to combine. Allow to marinate for at least 4 hours before using in wraps. Taste and add any additional seasonings. Store in the refrigerator until ready to assemble sandwiches.
Assembly
  1. Slather your pita bread with tzatziki sauce. (See link to recipe in notes).
  2. Top pita with desired amount of marinated carrots.
  3. Top with roasted or air fried asparagus & zucchini slices, and red onion slices before rolling the pita into a wrap.

Notes

Homemade plant-based tzatziki sauce recipe.
*I like to air fry my zucchini and asparagus before adding to the wrap.