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Roasted Chickpea Gyros

These roasted chickpea gyros are an easy 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. (Seriously, we have almost 200 5-star reviews and counting!)

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 331 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Greek

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 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

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  1. 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.
  2. Roast: Spread chickpeas on a greased rimmed baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes until lightly browned but not hard.
  3. 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

  • *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.
  • Wanna bring these to lunch? Try them in meal-prepable form!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1gyro Calories 331kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 11.5g (23%) Fat 12.6g (19%) Sodium 575mg (24%) Fiber 7.5g (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 331

% 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.