Description
A simple and delicious recipe for vegan gyros that will satisfy your cravings for Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chickpeas, cooked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup vegan tzatziki sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the chickpeas, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the marinated chickpeas.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes until heated through and slightly crispy.
- Warm the pita breads in a separate pan or microwave.
- Assemble the gyros by placing the chickpeas, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and tzatziki sauce in the pita.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your easy vegan gyros!
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like red onion or bell peppers.
- For a spicier version, add some chili flakes to the chickpeas.
- These gyros can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 gyro
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Easy Vegan Gyros, Vegan Recipe, Mediterranean Food, Chickpea Gyros