High-Protein Chickpea Gyros w/ Tzatziki Recipe #plantbased

High-Protein Chickpea Gyros with Tzatziki 🌱🥙

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

Ingredients:
Gyro:1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed (24.5g protein)
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried basil leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
3 high-protein pita breads (18g protein)
Fresh parsley for garnish

Vegan Tzatziki:
½ large cucumber, grated
1½ cups vegan yogurt, unsweetened, coconut or soy
1 cup extra firm tofu (14g protein)
3 cloves garlic
¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
2 tsp salt (add more if you like saltiness)
Black pepper to taste
Olive oil, to serve, optional

Cooking Method:
Gyros:
1. Prepare 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!

Vegan Tzatziki:
1. Using a box grater, grate the cucumber to get around 1 cup and set aside. Chop some fresh dill and set aside.
2. In a blender, combine the vegan yogurt, tofu, and garlic. Blend until you achieve a thick, Greek yogurt-like consistency.
3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, and mix in the fresh dill, salt, black pepper, and cucumber.

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