Roasted Chickpea Gyros

Name: Roasted Chickpea Gyros
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 15-oz can chickpeas (425 g, 1 ½ cup soaked chickpeas if starting from dry, drained and rinsed); 1 Tbsp olive oil (15 mL); 1 Tbsp paprika*; 1 tsp ground black pepper; ½ tsp cayenne pepper; ¼ tsp salt; 4 pita flatbreads; 1 cup tzatziki (click for recipe) (250 g, use ⅓ recipe if you're just making it for these gyros); ¼ red onion (cut into strips); 2 lettuce leaves (roughly chopped); 1 tomato (sliced)

By Sarah Bond, BS Nutrition, MS Sensory Science, Updated Sep 06, 2024

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30 minutes

Serves 4 people

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A pita wrap filled with lettuce, tomato, red onion, seasoned chickpeas, and a creamy spread—these delicious chickpea gyros are tied with twine and partially wrapped in paper for the perfect handheld meal.

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These roasted chickpea gyros are an easy protein-forward vegetarian dinner, perfect for feeding the whole family on busy weeknights. Originally created in 2015, this recipe has since been devoured by thousands of readers who love it. It’s a fan favorite!

Serve it with this Mediterranean quinoa kale salad or this tahini cucumber salad!

Two pita wraps filled with roasted chickpeas, fresh greens, tomato slices, red onion, and a creamy white sauce, served on parchment paper with extra chickpeas scattered around.

Best Veggie Gyros…Ever

As a seasoned gyro enthusiast and fanatic of chickpea recipes, I’m here to tell you this roasted chickpea gyro recipe is the BEST!

You get all the deliciousness of classic gyros with a feel-good, plant-based twist—roasted chickpeas, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki, all wrapped in pillowy-soft pitas.

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“I made this recipe for dinner tonight and it was the absolute best. It is so incredibly simple and it tastes so good. This recipe will be a regular in my life from now on. I wish I had tried it sooner.” —Christina K

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A hand holds a chickpea gyros pita stuffed with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, spiced roasted chickpeas, and a creamy white sauce. — Serve them on a folded or stuffed pita flatbread (everyone at the table can assemble their own).

A glass container holds pita bread, sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, roasted chickpeas, and a portion of creamy white dip—perfect for assembling fresh chickpea gyros. — Serve them on a folded or stuffed pita flatbread (everyone at the table can assemble their own).

Key Ingredients

These chickpea gyro wraps are made with easy-to-find, budget-friendly ingredients. Jump to the recipe card for all the measurements – this is just an overview.

Chickpeas: Chickpeas bring protein, fiber, and a satisfying texture to your gyros. You can use canned chickpeas for convenience or try cooking your own chickpeas from dry for the creamiest texture.
Spices: To create a classic gyro taste, we’ll use paprika for smokiness and color, black pepper and cayenne for a kick, and salt.
Pita Flatbreads: If you’re gluten-free, try using gluten-free wraps or lettuce leaves as an alternative.
Tzatziki: This creamy, tangy sauce is a must for traditional gyros! Find it pre-made near the hummus and dips section, or easily make your own tzatziki. If you’re dairy-free, try vegan yogurt for a dairy-free tzatziki.

Ingredients for a pita sandwich laid out on a green surface: pita bread, chickpeas, oil, sliced onion, seasonings, tomato slices, chopped lettuce, and tzatziki sauce.

Making vegetarian gyros is So Easy

Jump to the recipe for the full printable recipe – this is just an overview.

Prep the oven and pat the chickpeas dry before tossing them with spices.
Roast the chickpeas on a greased-rimmed baking sheet.
Assemble the pitas with chickpeas, veggies, and sauce!

A flatbread with chickpeas, tomato slices, red onion, lettuce, and white sauce on parchment paper, surrounded by ingredients on a green surface. — We won’t roast the chickpeas for too long—just until they’re cooked but not hard. This will give them a hearty texture, replacing any desire you may have for putting meat into this vegetarian sandwich.

roast Or Air Fry

You can roast the chickpeas in the oven at 400°F (204°C) for 20 minutes. Or, if you have one, you can also roast chickpeas in the air fryer. (It’s much quicker!)

Two pita wraps filled with roasted chickpeas, fresh tomato slices, red onions, greens, and a creamy white sauce, served on a tray.

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