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Vegetarian Gyro Bowl
Simple and quick to make, this vegetarian gyro bowl is made with chickpea bites, sauteed peppers and onions; served with tzatziki and pita.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 734 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
For the chickpea bites:
- 1 15- ounce can chickpeas drained
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
For the bowl:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- 1 SUNSET® Aloha™ Peppers thinly sliced
- pita bread
- romaine lettuce shredded
- Tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas, all purpose flour, feta cheese, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add two tablespoons of water and use a fork or masher to combine the ingredients until they are well blended.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll with your hands it into a small ball; makes about 14-15 parts bites.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large pan over medium heat. Add chickpea bites and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through, 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In same skillet, increase heat to medium high and add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add onions and peppers and cook until softened and charred, 5-7 minutes
- Assemble gyro bowls with lettuce and pita on the bottom of two bowls. Divide the chickpea bites, onions and peppers, followed by the tzatziki sauce.
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Notes
- Storage: This salad is best enjoyed soon after being made, but the chickpea bites will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
734kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
97g
(32%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
1088mg
(45%)
Potassium
919mg
(26%)
Fiber
20g
(80%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
3338IU
(67%)
Vitamin C
81mg
(90%)
Calcium
306mg
(31%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 734
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 734kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 97g | 32% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 1088mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 919mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 20g | 80% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 3338IU | 67% |
| Vitamin C | 81mg | 90% |
| Calcium | 306mg | 31% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.