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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.
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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.
The tzatziki really makes this heavenly. I wish I made more because once the family saw & smelled these packed pitas, there wasn’t much leftover for my lunch the next day. Yum
I made this recipe for dinner tonight and it was the absolute best. It is so incredibly simple and it taste so good. Sometimes I get frustrated when recipes say 30 minutes then take an hour. But this one legit was 30 minutes. This recipe will be a regular in my life from now on. I wish I had tried it sooner.
I was really pleased with how this turned out. I usually need to make adjustments so I get the right macros, and often that’s just too much of a hassle, but this one was easy, and definitely delicious. I made the tzatziki with low-fat cream cheese and used regular wheat wraps to up the protein, but the rest was all original. Will definitely make it again.
So good! We will certainly be making these again!
Really delicious! I like to eat just the chickpeas and tzatziki. On the weekend, I’ll roast the chickpeas and then it’s really easy to take on the go for the week.
We love this recipe!
When I cook this for my husband I do add chicken.
Looks absolutely beautiful, tantalising can’t Waite to try!!! Thank you bronn
This was the very first recipe I made from live, eat, learn, and it was so amazing! It started a journey of me, trying more vegetarian meals. Sarah is a genius when it comes to food, try out any of her recipes.
So incredibly easy and delicious! The spices pack a huge punch of flavor. Definitely filing this one away to make again!
Terrific great treat anytime
I’m a big fan of chickpeas love the roasted one’s easy also on my mouth
Thanks for the recipe 😁