Roasted Chickpea Gyros
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
331 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek
Roasted Chickpea Gyros
Description
This recipe features chickpeas tossed with olive oil and a blend of paprika, black pepper, cayenne, and salt before roasting in a hot oven. Patting the chickpeas dry and removing loose skins ensures crispness without toughness. Roasting about 20 minutes produces a light browning that enhances the smoky and mildly spicy flavor without burning the chickpeas.
To assemble, warm pita flatbreads are spread with tzatziki sauce, then layered with a quarter of the roasted chickpeas, red onion strips, lettuce, and tomato slices. The combination offers contrasts: the warm, crisp chickpeas alongside cool, creamy sauce and fresh vegetables. Adjusting spice levels by reducing the paprika, black pepper, and cayenne can suit milder tastes.
If pita breads crack when folding, brief microwaving under a moist paper towel helps with pliability. These gyros can be prepared ahead for lunches, especially in a deconstructed or packed form for easy reheating or assembly.
Ingredients
- 1 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 black pepper ground
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 pita bread flatbreads
- 1 cup tzatziki 250 g, use ⅓ recipe if you're just making it for these gyros
- ¼ red onion cut into strips
- 2 lettuce roughly chopped, leaves
- 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.
- 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 ¼ of the chickpeas and add veggies. Fold in half and enjoy!
Notes
- Reduce paprika, black pepper, and cayenne amounts if a milder flavor is preferred; taste chickpeas before roasting to adjust.
- If pita bread cracks when folded, cover with a damp paper towel and microwave for 20-30 seconds to soften before assembling.
- These gyros can be prepped in meal-prep portions for convenient lunches.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1gyro | |
| Calories | 331kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 11.5g | 23% |
| Fat | 12.6g | 19% |
| Sodium | 575mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 7.5g | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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