Vegetarian Sheet Pan Chickpea Gyros

Ingredients

• 15 oz Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups Cauliflower florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt and black pepper
• 4 pieces Warm pita bread rounds
• 0.5 cup Tzatziki sauce
• 0.25 cup Sliced red onion(optional)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Pat the chickpeas completely dry with a clean kitchen towel to ensure they get crispy.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, toss the chickpeas and cauliflower florets with olive oil, oregano, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

4. 4

   Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan, ensuring they are not overcrowded.

5. 5

   Roast for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the cauliflower is tender and the chickpeas are slightly crunchy.

6. 6

   During the last 2 minutes of roasting, wrap the pita breads in foil and place them in the oven to warm through.

7. 7

   To assemble, spread a generous spoonful of tzatziki onto each warm pita.

8. 8

   Fill the pitas with the roasted chickpea and cauliflower mixture, then top with red onion and fresh parsley.