What is the difference between a gyro and a falafel?

A gyro is typically a Greek dish made of gyro meat (a cone of spiced meat on a verticle rotisserie, which can be lamb, chicken, pork, or beef - or a combination) folded in a pita with a variety of toppings. Falafel is a Middle Eastern combination of chickpeas and seasonings, formed into a ball or patty, and fried. Falafel is often served in a pita pocket with a variety of toppings.

How many calories are in a veggie gyro?

The number of calories in a veggie gyro will vary depending on which recipe you're using. However, veggie gyros typically have fewer calories than traditional gyros because they use a base of vegetables rather than meat. Most veggies gyros will be around 200-400 calories. Additional toppings will add more calories, but the veggies and beans in a chickpea gyro are going to fill you up and fuel you through your day!

Is Gyro really Greek?

Yes! Gyros are a traditional Greek cuisine. They have a long history as a popular food served by street vendors in Greece. This vegetarian gyro recipe is a twist on a traditional gyro, using a combination of Mediterranean-inspired flavors and chickpeas to replace the traditional meat filling.

Easy Vegetarian Chickpea Gyros

Name: Chickpea Gyros
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean/American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; Kosher salt; fresh cracked pepper; pita bread; creamy yogurt sauce; sliced cucumber; sliced tomato; red onion; fresh dill; crumbled feta

Chickpea Gyros

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These chickpea gyros are a quick vegetarian dinner that takes just 10 minutes to cook on your stovetop and only a few minutes to prep. That means you can walk in the door and be sitting at the table eating dinner within 15 minutes! It’s got all your favorite Mediterranean flavors with a vegan twist!

Author: Kylie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 gyros 1x
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stove Top
Cuisine: Mediterranean/American
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt
fresh cracked pepper

For serving:

pita bread
creamy yogurt sauce
sliced cucumber
sliced tomato
red onion
fresh dill
crumbled feta

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Instructions

Dry chickpeas thoroughly on a clean kitchen towel.
Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
Add chickpeas to the pan and season with salt and pepper.
Cook, stirring frequently for 8 minutes.
Add cumin, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, and another pinch of salt and pepper.
Toss to coat the chickpeas evenly.
Then cook for another minute or two until the chickpeas are crispy but not burned.
Serve with fresh pita bread, homemade yogurt sauce, cucumber, tomato, red onion, fresh dill, and crumbled feta.

Equipment

large saute pan

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Notes

Make sure to dry the chickpeas thoroughly before sauteing them. Eliminating as much moisture as possible will ensure that they get perfectly crispy and crunchy.

After you add the spices to the pan, be sure to watch the chickpeas closely so they don’t burn. These zesty little beans can go from crispy to burnt real quick, so stir them frequently after you’ve coated them in the spices.

Creamy Dill Yogurt Sauce really makes this dish shine. The cool, creamy sauce really balances out the crisp, spiced garbanzo beans. You can buy tzatziki at the store if you’re in a pinch but my homemade creamy yogurt sauce is suuuuuuper easy and tastes fresher than fresh!

Find it online: https://midwestfoodieblog.com/chickpea-gyros/