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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!
save this recipe!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.
Reader rating
“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
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.
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!
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!)
Roasted Chickpea Gyros
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
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Drain and pat dry 1 15-oz can chickpeas with paper towel, removing any skins that may come off.
- Flavor: In a medium bowl, toss chickpeas with 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp paprika*, 1 tsp ground black pepper, ½ tsp cayenne pepper, and ¼ tsp salt.
- Roast: Spread chickpeas on a greased rimmed baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes until lightly browned but not hard.
- Assemble: Spread some tzatziki onto one side of the pita, then sprinkle in chickpeas and add veggies. Fold in half and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist.
did you make this?Leave a comment below and tag @liveeatlearn on social media! I love seeing what you’ve made!Mediterranean PAIRINGS
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P.S. For another vegetarian sandwich you’ll love, try my easy veggies wraps with hummus! Or make my infamous Marry Me Chickpeas recipe for another easy chickpea dinner.
This was so delicious! I loved this. I changed the recipe a bit. I only used olive oil, paprika, salt & pepper to roast the chickpeas. I also used Vegan Tzatziki sauce from Trader Joe’s and sautéed red onion along with different colored peppers.
I will definitely be making this again! Thank you.
What an amazing idea! This is a new family favorite. One thing I always like to do when making Mediterranean food is slice my red onion as thin as I can than soak them in fresh lemon juice for a least an hr. The longer the better.
I think this is going to be a once a week meal
Thank you!!!
-Jeff B.
I thought I wouldn’t like the chickpeas but this was actually good. I liked that it uses cheap ingredients and is easy to slap together.
Absolutely loved this recipe.
Was looking for healthy recipes for the whole family young and old and this was perfect.
Thanks
The best Recipe! Easy top make and so delicious!
So different than anything I had tried before, and I love it. Your liveeatlearn posts are treasures.
I’m so happy to hear it, Cherie! This is one of our favorites 🙂 Enjoy!
This is one of my go-to vegetarian meals. It’s so easy to put together. If I’m feeling particularly lazy (or exhausted) I just pick up a premade tzakziki sauce (dip?) at my local grocery store, super delicious! Thank you for this recipe.
Can I please get the air fryer recipes?
You can find all of our air fryer recipes here, and air fryer chickpeas here!
I made a couple of modifications to this recipe and both my husband and I loved it! I substituted Mission Protein Wraps for the pita bread and used my homemade Bulgarian yogurt for the Tzaziki sauce and also added some Feta and Kalamata olives. It made a delicious and satisfying meal!!!
omg those swaps all sound AMAZING! Thanks for popping in a review, Mary! 😀
This is one of my absolute favorite recipes! Absolutely delicious! I’ve made it dozens of times, and each time is as delicious as the last – crunchy and flavorful!
I love this easy and delicious recipe, especially the chickpeas. I’ve made those pitas already several times for lunch and I love to use the roasted chickpeas in all kinds of dishes, like salads or bowls.