Chickpea Gyros
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Recipe Makes (Approximate): gyros
Ingredients
For the Chickpeas
- 2 15.5-ounce cans chickpeas (drained)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
For the Tzatziki
- ½ cup greek yogurt
- ¼ of one medium cucumber (peeled, grated, and drained)
- 1 small clove garlic
- ½ tablespoon minced fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- salt (to taste)
For the Veggies
- ½ cup halved grape tomatoes
- ½ cup quartered, sliced cucumber
- ¼ of one medium red onion (halved and thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt (to taste)
For Serving
- ½ cup hummus (store-bought or make your own, optional)
- pitas
- feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Make the chickpeas: Drain chickpeas and dry. Heat oil in medium skillet on medium heat until shimmering. Cook chickpeas until slightly brown, then coat with spices. Continue cooking, stirring every 30 seconds until spices are fully mixed and fragrant.
- Make the tzatziki: Mix all ingredients in bowl and place to the side or in fridge until ready to serve.
- Make the veggies: Mix all ingredients together and place to the side until ready to serve.
- Spread hummus in center of pita to hold chickpeas. Top with veggies, tzatziki, and feta.
Recipe Notes
- For vegan: Sub greek yogurt with vegan alternative, omit feta or sub with vegan feta
- Hummus on pitas: Optional but recommended
Nutrition Information (Approximate)
Calories: 221calProtein: 8gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 860mgPotassium: 250mgTotal Carbs: 24gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gNet Carbs: 21gVitamin A: 292IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg
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