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A plate of Chickpea Gyros

15 Minute Chickpea Gyros

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  • Author: Liz Thomson
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 wraps 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Greek
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These chickpea gyros with homemade tzatziki sauce are ready in just 15 minutes! You only need a few fresh vegetables and a handful of pantry staples to get dinner on the table in minutes.


Ingredients

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For the chickpea gyros:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • 1 15oz can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 whole wheat pitas or small pieces of naan

For the tzatziki

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons 2% or full-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated cucumber
  • Pinch of salt

Toppings:

  • Cucumber slices
  • Tomatoe slices
  • Diced red onion

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and chickpeas and stir until the chickpeas are well coated with the olive oil.
  2. Immediately add the garlic powder, thyme, oregano, and paprika. Continue to cook on medium-high heat for 9-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas are golden brown.
  3. To make the tzatziki sauce, stir together 1 tablespoon olive oil. Greek yogurt, lemon juice, grated cucumber, and salt.
  4. Once the chickpeas are cooked, divide them between the pita and top with tzatziki sauce, cucumber slices, tomato slices, and/or diced red onion.