Chickpea Gyro Burger

The Chickpea Gyro Burger is a delightful twist on the classic Greek gyro, featuring a flavorful chickpea patty seasoned with aromatic spices and served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce. This healthy burger is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, offering a satisfying taste of Mediterranean cuisine.

Ingredients

• Chickpeas - 400 grams (canned, drained and rinsed)
• Red onion - 50 grams (finely chopped)
• Garlic - 2 cloves (minced)
• Fresh parsley - 30 grams (chopped)
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Whole wheat flour - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon (for cooking)
• Pita bread - 2 pieces
• Tomato - 1 medium (sliced)
• Cucumber - 1/2 medium (sliced)
• Tzatziki sauce - 100 grams

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, mash the drained chickpeas using a fork or a potato masher until mostly smooth with some chunks remaining.
2. Add the chopped red onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, black pepper, and whole wheat flour to the mashed chickpeas. Mix until well combined.
3. Form the mixture into two even patties.
4. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and heated through.
5. While the patties are cooking, prepare the tzatziki sauce if not using store-bought. Combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and dill in a bowl.
6. Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds until pliable.
7. Assemble the burger by placing each chickpea patty in a pita, topped with sliced tomato, cucumber, and a generous dollop of tzatziki sauce.
8. Serve immediately with a side salad or your choice of vegetables.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 16 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein and fiber, promoting satiety and digestive health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from chickpeas and fresh vegetables.

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