Beefless or Chick'nSouvlakia with Tzatziki​

Servings:  20

INGREDIENTS:​

1 2⁄3 c. Extra Virgin Olive Oil     

1 tbsp. Paprika   

2 ½ tbsp. Oregano, dried    

1 tbsp. Marjoram, dried    

¼ c. Garlic, minced    

1 tsp. Salt, fine    

1 tsp. Ground Black Pepper, coarse    

3 lb. Gardein® Beefless Tips (087426700043)  or Gardein® Chick’n Cubes 3⁄4" (087426700011)   

​20 6" Wooden Skewers (soaked in water)

40 oz. Tzatziki Sauce*, prepared

20 Pitas

5 Onions, sliced into ¼" rounds

5 Green Peppers, sliced into chunks

1 ¼ c. Watercress or Shredded Leaf Lettuce

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, paprika, oregano, marjoram, garlic, salt and pepper. Add frozen Beefless Tips or Chick'n Cubes and mix well to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes. Skewer 4-5 Beefless Tips or Chick'n Cubes onto each skewer. Reserve marinade for vegetables.

  2. On a grill over medium heat, grill Beefless Tips or Chick'n Cubes for 6-8minutes until browned and heated through, turning for even cooking.Set aside for 1 minute. 

  3. Meanwhile, brush onion and green pepper with reserved marinade and grill for 4-5 minutes until browned and heated through.

  4. Grill pitas until marked and warmed, approximately one minute per side.

  5. Fill each pita with cooked Beefless Tips or Chick'n Cubes, onions, green pepper and grape tomatoes. Top with 2 oz. tzatziki sauce and water cress or lettuce.

 

*Substitute vegan option if desired.

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