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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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Roasted Chickpea Gyros

These roasted chickpea gyros are an easy, family-friendly vegetarian dinner–perfect for busy weeknights. A fan-favorite recipe loved by thousands since 2015!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dishes, Sandwiches and Wraps
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Diet: Diabetic, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: chickpea gyros, easy vegetarian dinner, gyro without meat, quick vegetarian lunch idea, sweet chickpea recipes, vegan gyros, vegetarian chickpea recipes, vegetarian gyros, vegetarian sandwich
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Occasion: 4th of July, Game Day
Time: 30 minutes or less
Servings: 4 people
Author: Sarah Bond

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.
    Cooked chickpeas spread out on a white paper towel for drying, placed on a light green surface.
  • 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.
    A glass bowl filled with chickpeas topped with various spices, including paprika and salt, on a light green textured surface.
  • Roast: Spread chickpeas on a greased rimmed baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes until lightly browned but not hard.
    Seasoned roasted chickpeas are spread evenly on a baking sheet, showing a golden-brown color and scattered spices.
  • Assemble: Spread some tzatziki onto one side of the pita, then sprinkle in chickpeas and add veggies. Fold in half and enjoy!
    Two flatbreads filled with roasted chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and creamy sauce, served on parchment paper with a spoonful of sauce and veggie slices nearby.

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Notes

*If you don't like spicy foods, halve the amount of paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Taste a chickpea before baking and adjust flavors as needed.
If your pita bread cracks when you fold it, cover the rest with a moist paper towel and microwave for 20 to 30 seconds. Assemble your sandwiches immediately after microwaving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gyro | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 11.5g | Fat: 12.6g | Sodium: 575mg | Fiber: 7.5g
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