Description
Flavorful roasted chickpeas and creamy tzatziki sauce
make these vegetarian gyros a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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- 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