Easy roasted and spiced chickpeas with a homemade tzatziki sauce spice up a gyro, no meat needed.
By Sarah Bond
After making far too many roast chickpeas yesterday, I wanted to find a way to make these flavor bombs into an actual, sustainable meal.
It’s really simple actually. Season and roast up some chickpeas, throw together the World’s Best Tzatziki (recipe here), and put it all on a pita with some lettuce, tomatoes, and red onions. We won’t roast the chickpeas for long, just 20 minutes, until they’re cooked but not hard. This’ll give them a hearty texture, replacing any desire you may have had for putting meat into this wrap. 
Click here for the tzatziki sauce recipe.
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Spiced Chickpea Gyros
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
Flavorful roasted chickpeas and creamy tzatziki sauce
make these vegetarian gyros a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cups (237 ml) chickpeas
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp paprika
- 0.5 Tbsp ground black pepper
- 0.25 Tbsp cayenne pepper
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 4 pita flatbreads
- 1 cups (237 ml) tzatziki
- 0.25 red onion
- 2 lettuce leaves
- 1 tomato
Instructions
- Pat dry chickpeas with a paper towel, removing any skins.
- Gently toss chickpeas with oil, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Spread chickpeas onto a greased rimmed baking sheet and roast at 400°F (204°C) for about 20 minutes, until lightly browned but not hard.
- Spread tzatziki onto one side of the pita, sprinkle with ¼ of the chickpeas, and add veggies.
- Fold the pita in half.
Notes
- For deeper spice flavor, toast the paprika in a dry pan before adding it to the chickpeas.
- If you don’t have pita bread, use warmed tortillas or even lettuce wraps instead.
- Leftover spiced 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: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 15
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know when the roasted chickpeas are done?
The chickpeas should be roasted for about 20 minutes until they are cooked through but still tender, providing a hearty texture.
What should I include in the gyro besides the chickpeas?
In addition to the spiced chickpeas, you should add lettuce, tomatoes, and red onions to the pita for a fresh and crunchy contrast.
Can I adjust the spices used for the chickpeas?
Yes, you can customize the spices according to your preference; however, ensure to coat the chickpeas evenly for the best flavor.
making these for the second time today. delicious!