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Roasted Chickpea Gyros

4.76 from 149 votes
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By: Sarah BondUpdated: Jan 01, 2023 224 Comments

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This Roasted Chickpea Gyros recipe is an easy vegetarian dinner for feeding everyone on busy weeknights! And with over one hundred 5 stars reviews, it’s an all time reader favorite!

Roasted chickpea gyros with tomato and lettuce in a pita wrap

After discovering and subsequently eating far too many roasted chickpeas yesterday, I wanted to find a way to make these flavor bombs into an actual, sustainable meal.

And at this point, “meal” really means anything that doesn’t involve just eating a bowl full of roasted chickpeas. I suppose as I get closer and closer to moving and really begin whittling away at my pantry stock, I’ll have to become more lenient in what I consider a “meal”…but for now I can still justify buying some fresh veggies and flatbreads to make these vegetarian Roasted Chickpea Gyros!

Roasted chickpea gyros with tomato and lettuce in a pita wrap

Making these vegetarian gyros is really simple actually. Season and roast up some healthy chickpeas, throw together the World’s Best Tzatziki, and put it all on a pita with some lettuce, tomatoes, and red onions.

We won’t roast the chickpeas for quite as long today, just 20 minutes, until they’re cooked but not hard. This will give them a hearty texture, replacing any desire you may have had for putting meat into this vegetarian sandwich. We don’t need no meats up in here!

Roasted chickpeas on a white baking sheet

How do you roast chickpeas?

Drain the can of chickpeas and pat dry with paper towels. Toss with 1 tablespoon of oil per can of chickpeas, along with whatever spices you like (today we’re using gyro spices!) Then roast chickpeas at 400F (204C) for 20 minutes, until a bit crispy.

Have an air fryer? You can also roast chickpeas ultra-quickly in the air fryer!

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Roasted chickpea gyros with tomato and lettuce in a pita wrap
Roasted Chickpea Gyros

Roasted Chickpea Gyros

4.76 from 149 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Author: Sarah Bond
Calories: 331kcal
Servings: 4 people
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Simple and delicious Mediterranean inspired vegetarian Roasted Chickpea Gyros with refreshing tzatziki sauce.

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). Pat dry chickpeas with paper towel, removing any skins that may come off. Gently toss chickpeas with oil, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt.
    Stirring chickpeas and spices in glass bowl.
  • Roast: Spread chickpeas onto a greased rimmed baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes, until lightly browned but not hard.
    Roasting chickpeas on a tray.
  • Assemble: Spread some tzatziki onto one side of the pita, then sprinkle in ¼ of the chickpeas and add veggies. Fold in half and enjoy!
    Assembling chickpea gyros.

Tips & Tricks

*If you don’t like spicy foods, halve the amount paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Taste a chickpea before baking and adjust flavors as needed.
If your pita breads crack when you fold them, cover them with a moist paper towel and microwave for 20 to 30 seconds. Assemble your sandwich immediately after microwaving.
Wanna bring these to lunch? Try them in meal prep-able form!

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1gyro Calories: 331kcal (17%) Carbohydrates: 45g (15%) Protein: 11.5g (23%) Fat: 12.6g (19%) Sodium: 575mg (25%) Fiber: 7.5g (31%)
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  1. GW says

    Posted on 11/21 at 11:14 am

    This is probably my favorite recipe from Liveeatlearn.5 stars

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      Posted on 11/22 at 12:33 pm

      I think it’s mine too! I even dreamed about it last week, haha!

  2. Poppy says

    Posted on 12/3 at 9:52 am

    This is a good lunch item leaves a wonderful taste in your mouth, just right for a soup complement with chick pea soup.
    was just looking for something different!! THANKS4 stars

    Reply
  3. Dorothea says

    Posted on 1/8 at 8:42 am

    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 sautĆ©ed red onion along with different colored peppers.
    I will definitely be making this again! Thank you.5 stars

    Reply
  4. Jeff barba says

    Posted on 1/25 at 12:57 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Isis says

      Posted on 1/10 at 4:04 pm

      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.5 stars

  5. Gemma says

    Posted on 2/23 at 1:01 pm

    Absolutely loved this recipe.
    Was looking for healthy recipes for the whole family young and old and this was perfect.
    Thanks5 stars

    Reply
  6. Rebecca says

    Posted on 3/7 at 10:45 am

    The best Recipe! Easy top make and so delicious!5 stars

    Reply
  7. cherie says

    Posted on 7/24 at 11:49 am

    So different than anything I had tried before, and I love it. Your liveeatlearn posts are treasures.5 stars

    Reply
    • Sarah Bond says

      Posted on 7/24 at 3:52 pm

      I’m so happy to hear it, Cherie! This is one of our favorites šŸ™‚ Enjoy!

  8. Sayrah says

    Posted on 8/19 at 12:44 pm

    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.5 stars

    Reply
  9. paula chapin says

    Posted on 12/28 at 2:01 pm

    Can I please get the air fryer recipes?

    Reply
    • Sarah Bond says

      Posted on 12/29 at 10:42 am

      You can find all of our air fryer recipes here, and air fryer chickpeas here!

  10. Mary Ellen Clark says

    Posted on 1/2 at 6:33 am

    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!!!5 stars

    Reply
    • Sarah Bond says

      Posted on 1/2 at 11:08 am

      omg those swaps all sound AMAZING! Thanks for popping in a review, Mary! šŸ˜€

  11. Elisa says

    Posted on 1/2 at 7:22 am

    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!5 stars

    Reply
  12. Anne says

    Posted on 1/2 at 11:30 am

    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.

    Reply
  13. Kari Ward says

    Posted on 1/2 at 8:16 pm

    So delicious! My meat-eating men even ate it and said it had so much flavor.
    Ironically, I saw this recipe last week and decided that I was going to make it tonight- even before I knew about the 31 vegetarian challenge.

    Thanks Sarah, I’ve been following you since Aug making my own kombucha – thank you. My brews have come out really good, love the lemon ginger and have been experimenting with different fruits like apple, pear, and raspberry. So what a bonus to get your delicious food recipes too!

    Happy New Year!5 stars

    Reply
    • Kari ward says

      Posted on 1/2 at 8:17 pm

      Oh I also toasted black beans along with the garbanzo beans to feed the fam of 65 stars

    • Sarah Bond says

      Posted on 1/3 at 11:17 am

      I’m so happy to hear everyone liked it, Kari! Happy cooking and brewing! šŸ˜€

  14. Heather says

    Posted on 1/2 at 9:04 pm

    This recipe was packed full of Greek flavor! My daughter and I loved it! We used arugula instead of lettuce, and the tzatziki ingredients on their own instead of a ā€œsauceā€ because it was easier and faster. Yum!5 stars

    Reply
  15. Becky says

    Posted on 1/3 at 7:56 pm

    So good! I read the spicy level warning AFTER I’d put them in the oven, so next time I’ll make half with less spice for my kids. Hubby and I thought it was delicious, though. And really easy to make, and quick clean up.5 stars

    Reply
  16. Lisa says

    Posted on 1/5 at 2:13 pm

    This was amazing and so easy to make. I love chickpeas but I’ve never roasted them before. This is definitely one of my new favourite recipes. The tsatziki was delicious too. I was in need of some new ideas, so glad I found you on Instagram!5 stars

    Reply
    • Sarah Bond says

      Posted on 1/5 at 2:47 pm

      OMG your world just got a lot more delicious – roasted chickpeas are my LIFE! Enjoy! šŸ˜€

  17. allison says

    Posted on 1/5 at 4:45 pm

    I made this for dinner. It was a nice change from a lot of heavy holiday food. It was both easy and delicious, a hit for my whole family! It will definitely be a regular on my menu. Bonus, I had enough to make lunch the next day! Yum.

    Reply
  18. KATHRYN wilkinson says

    Posted on 1/7 at 5:15 pm

    I finally made this after wanting to try this recipe for a while and, wow, is it ever good!?! I added a little cumin and oregano (about 1/2 t. of each) to the chickpeas. I didn’t have whole tomatoes, so I diced up some grape tomatoes. It was a very satisfying meal.5 stars

    Reply
    • Sarah Bond says

      Posted on 1/7 at 6:12 pm

      I’m so happy to hear it, Kathryn! Enjoy!! šŸ˜€

  19. Margie Eckert says

    Posted on 1/8 at 10:01 pm

    My husband and I really liked the gyros. Mine seemed a little dry maybe because I used a thick pita. I did have to use the moist paper towel on mine. The tzatziki sauce was absolutely delicious. I chopped the cucumber. I took pictures but do not know where to upload it.5 stars

    Reply
  20. C. Barnett says

    Posted on 1/10 at 5:07 am

    Easy, quick, and flavorful! The perfect meal for a busy weeknight. The cool tzatziki complimented the spicy chickpeas beautifully (we amped up the spice.). I think I will try adding feta next time as suggested in the comments.

    Reply
  21. Janelle says

    Posted on 1/28 at 5:55 pm

    Sooo delicious!!!5 stars

    Reply
  22. Beth says

    Posted on 1/29 at 8:34 am

    Love this recipe!!!! Made gluten free tortillas instead of using pita bread. Easy and soooo delicious!

    Reply
    • beth says

      Posted on 1/29 at 8:35 am

      Love this recipe!!!! Made gluten free tortillas instead of using pita bread. Easy and soooo delicious!5 stars

  23. Laura says

    Posted on 1/31 at 9:28 pm

    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. Yum5 stars

    Reply
  24. Christina K says

    Posted on 2/1 at 6:02 pm

    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.5 stars

    Reply
  25. micha says

    Posted on 2/3 at 5:15 pm

    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.5 stars

    Reply
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