Roasted Vegetable Gyros

Sometimes you're at a loss on what to make for dinner.  You're tired of your "go to" recipes, you don't want to spend an hour cooking, but cereal isn't appealing.

I get it guys.

That's how I am too.  Sometimes making dinner is a pesky task.  But you're also being a pain too because you want something yummy without much effort.  Before a war between you, your lack of motivation, and tastebuds breaks out, let me save you.

Enter these gyros. These will add a little zippy zip to your weeknight meal rotation and they trump cereal {on most occasions}

Roasted Vegetable Gyros
Adapted from Ohmyveggies.com

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp. oregano 
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1 clove of garlic
• 2 portabella mushrooms, sliced lengthwise
• 2 zucchini cut in half crosswise and cut into thick strips lengthwise 
• 1 red onion cut into medium thick rounds
• 1 red pepper cut into strips
• 4 pocketless pitas or flatbread warmed 
• Toppings: kalamata olives, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, and tzatziki sauce

1.  Whisk together olive oil, oregano, cumin, garlic, salt, and pepper.  Pour over cut up vegetables and toss to combine.  Place on baking sheet or in a baking dish and roast at 375 degrees F 15-25 minutes. 

2. Place cooked veggies on top of warmed pita with desired toppings and tzatziki sauce. 

Tzatziki sauce
Adapted from Allrecipes.com

• 1 {8 oz.} container of plain yogurt
• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 lemon, juiced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 tsp. fresh dill
• 1 clove of garlic peeled

In a food processor or blender, combine yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, dill, and garlic.  Process until well combined.  Transfer to a dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour for best flavor. 

*Note-  I served the sauce immediately and it was fine.  To make this recipe even easier, you can use store bought tzatziki sauce.  I also went to my grocery store's olive bar to get marinated tomatoes, kalamata olives, and feta so I did not have to buy the ingredients individually.  Plus, you can buy the perfect amount and cut down on waste!