Roasted Chickpea Gyros

Greetings all!

Today, I come to you with another wonderful chickpea dish that is filling, tasty, and quick to make! 

Image and recipe from https://www.liveeatlearn.com/roasted-chickpea-gyros/

Ingredients

• 1 15-oz can chickpeas, or if you use dry, 1 ½ cup soaked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp paprika (optional)
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• ¼ red onion, cut into strips
• 2 lettuce leaves, chopped
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 1 cup tzatziki
• 4 pita flatbreads, or lavash, tortillas, etc.

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Pat chickpeas with paper towel and toss with oil, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt.
• Spread chickpeas onto a greased rimmed baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes, until lightly browned but not hard.
• Spread some tzatziki onto one side of the pita, then add chickpeas and veggies. Fold in half and enjoy!

Bon Appetit! Let me know how you like it!