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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.
This was so amazing. Easy to make. I did make the tzatziki and that too was easy a delicious.
So glad it turned out so well, thanks Barb!
if i refrigerate them will it change the crispiness at all? or should i leave them out? because its going to take me over a couple of days to eat this
I like to refrigerate them for safety, then just reheat them in the air fryer or on the stove to get them crispy again 🙂
Absolutely delicious! Thanks Sarah!
This was a great recipe. I just changed it a little by adding avocado, feta cheese, fresh dill and cucumber. Delicious! 10 out of 10
So glad it hit the spot Christine, thanks for sharing!
Delicious like all of your recipes! I added Zaatar to the spices mix, fantastic lunch! Thank you! ❤️❤️
So glad it hit the spot Sarah, thanks for sharing!
Ok I cheated and bought premade tzatziki and it made such a quick easy delicious dinner. I arranged all the ingredients on the counter and family members made theirs to taste. Warmed the pita on a plate under a damp paper towel because I like a warm pita.
There’s nothing wrong with pre-made tzatziki. So glad you loved it! Happy eating!
BEST CHICKPEA GYRO RECIPE
Yay! So thrilled you loved it, Hannah!
I am getting tired of the many, many, many recipes using chick peas. There is a multitude of other legumes that are just as nutritious and I want them featured in your recipes.
Appreciate the feedback and will keep trying to experiment with lots of different ingredients (although it’s true that we REALLY love chickpeas around here)! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I made this to take for my lunches at work – delicious! I have already made them again. My son loved it, too!
Happy you enjoyed it Danielle, thanks for cooking with us!
My husband and I love flafel but I haven’t made my own. This is a super easy substitute. Just make sure you truly halve (or more) the chickpeas spices if you dont like spicy chickpeas. We also added cucumber. Amazing.
I’m so thrilled to hear it was a hit, Karla! Happy eating!