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Chickpea Gyros with Tzatziki

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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Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 35 mins
Servings 3
Description

TASTY and EASY ⬇️
x3 gyros (~56.5g protein) 💪
1 gyro = 19g protein

Ingredients
    Gyro
  • 1 Can Chickpeas (15oz) (Drained and rinsed)
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Dried Basil Leaves
  • 3 High-Protein Pita Breads
  • Salt (To taste)
  • Ground Black Pepper (To taste)
  • Fresh Parsley (For Garnish)
    • Vegan Tzatziki
  • 1/2 Large Cucumber (Grated)
  • 1.5 Cup Vegan Yogurt (Unsweetened, coconut or soy)
  • 1 Cup Extra Firm Tofu
  • 3 Cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 Cup Fresh Dill (Chopped)
  • 2 Tsp Salt (Add more if you like salt)
  • Ground Black Pepper (To taste)
  • Olive Oil (To serve, optional)
Instructions
    Gyros
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Serve

    Garnish with fresh parsley and additional tzatziki if desired. Enjoy your high-protein chickpea gyros!

    6. Vegan Tzatziki

  6. 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.

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