Description
Pack a seriously delicious lunch in minutes! This chickpea gyro recipe is perfect for work or school.
Ingredients
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- 1 cups (237 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 pita flatbreads sliced into wedges
- 1/4 red onion sliced
- 2 cups (47 g) spinach
- 1 cups (150 g) cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 lbs (425 g) chickpeas
Instructions
- Pat dry chickpeas with a paper towel, removing any skins. Gently toss chickpeas with oil and seasonings.
- Spread chickpeas onto a greased rimmed baking sheet and roast at 400°F (204°C) for 20 minutes, until slightly crispy.
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- Spoon chickpeas evenly into 4 or 5 lunch boxes.
- Add pita bread wedges, veggies, and sauce. If your boxes do not have separate compartments, store the sauce separately to keep the chickpeas and spinach crisp.
Notes
- For crispier chickpeas, consider pre-boiling them for 5 minutes before roasting.
- To make this a complete protein, add some crumbled feta cheese or a dollop of plain yogurt.
- Leftover chickpeas can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and used in salads or bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 15