These delicious and easy-to-make gyros pack a protein punch with roasted chickpeas, high-protein pita bread, and a creamy vegan tzatziki sauce made with tofu. Each gyro boasts 19 grams of protein, making this meal as nutritious as it is flavorful. Perfect for a quick, satisfying, plant-based lunch or dinner, these gyros combine crispy, spiced chickpeas with refreshing cucumber and dill for a Mediterranean-inspired dish. I love meal prepping this too!
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Chickpea Gyros with Tzatziki
Description
TASTY and EASY ⬇️
x3 gyros (~56.5g protein) 💪
1 gyro = 19g protein
Ingredients
Gyro
Vegan Tzatziki
Instructions
Gyros
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Prepare the Chickpeas
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl, toss the drained chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dry basil leaves, salt, and pepper until well coated. -
Roast Chickpeas
Spread the seasoned chickpeas on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 20-25 minutes or until crispy, shaking the pan halfway through for even cooking.
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Warm Pitas
While the chickpeas are roasting, warm the pita bread in the oven or on a skillet for just a minute or two until soft.
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Assemble Gyros
Once the chickpeas are done, take a pita, spread a generous amount of vegan tzatziki inside, then fill with roasted chickpeas and your choice of sliced cucumbers and/or red onions.
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Serve
Garnish with fresh parsley and additional tzatziki if desired. Enjoy your high-protein chickpea gyros!
Vegan Tzatziki
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Using a box grater, grate the cucumber to get around 1 cup and set aside. Chop some fresh dill and set aside.
In a blender, combine the vegan yogurt, tofu, and garlic. Blend until you achieve a thick, Greek yogurt-like consistency.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl, and mix in the fresh dill, salt, black pepper, and cucumber.