Ingredients
For the Chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1 15oz can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and dried
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
For the Tzatziki Sauce and Toppings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons 2% or full-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated cucumber
- Pinch of salt
- Cucumber slices (for topping)
- Tomato slices (for topping)
- Diced red onion (for topping)
- 2 whole wheat pitas or small pieces of naan
Instructions
- Cook the Chickpeas: In a large skillet over high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the rinsed, drained, and dried chickpeas. Stir well to coat the chickpeas evenly with the olive oil.
- Add the Spices: Immediately sprinkle garlic powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, and paprika over the chickpeas. Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring occasionally, for 9-10 minutes until the chickpeas are golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Prepare the Tzatziki Sauce: In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, grated cucumber, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly until smooth and well mixed.
- Assemble the Gyros: Once the chickpeas are cooked, divide them evenly between the whole wheat pitas or naan pieces. Top each with a generous dollop of the tzatziki sauce, followed by cucumber slices, tomato slices, and diced red onion to taste.
Notes
- Pat chickpeas dry thoroughly after rinsing to ensure they crisp up well in the skillet.
- You can use naan instead of pita for a slightly different texture and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of garlic powder and herbs to your taste preference.
- The tzatziki sauce can be prepared in advance and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- To make this recipe vegan, substitute Greek yogurt with a dairy-free yogurt alternative.
- Serve immediately for the best texture, as the chickpeas tend to soften if left too long.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
