15-Minute Chickpea Gyros
These 15-Minute Chickpea Gyros are a quick, healthy, and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired meal. With crispy chickpeas, homemade tzatziki sauce, and fresh veggies wrapped in warm pita, you can enjoy a delicious and satisfying dish in just 15 minutes. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this recipe is vegetarian and customizable to suit your tastes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 gyros
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Vegetarian, Mediterranean
- Method: Stovetop, Assembling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and dried
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons 2% or full-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ small cucumber
- 1 small Roma tomato, sliced
- 1 tablespoon diced red onion
- 2 whole wheat pitas
Instructions
- Cook the Chickpeas: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add chickpeas and stir to coat evenly. Sprinkle garlic powder, thyme, oregano, and paprika. Cook for 9-10 minutes on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas are golden brown.
- Prepare the Toppings: While the chickpeas cook, slice the cucumber and tomato, and dice the red onion.
- Make the Tzatziki Sauce: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and finely grated cucumber.
- Warm the Pitas: Heat pitas in a toaster or microwave for a few seconds.
- Assemble the Gyros: Spread a spoonful of tzatziki sauce onto each pita, add crispy chickpeas, and top with fresh veggies.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- For a vegan version, swap Greek yogurt for dairy-free yogurt or use hummus instead of tzatziki.
- Customize with other veggies like shredded lettuce or swap Roma tomato for cherry tomatoes.
- Add heat with cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for a spicier option.
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