Smokin Chipotle Falafel Gyros
Craving bold flavors wrapped in a handheld delight? These Smokin Chipotle Falafel Gyros bring a fiery twist to the classic Mediterranean favorite. Made with wholesome chickpeas, smoky chipotle peppers, and a blend of aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika, these crispy falafel patties pack a punch of earthy heat. Nestled inside warm, fluffy pita bread and topped with tangy yogurt-tahini sauce, fresh cucumber, ripe tomato, and red onion, every bite delivers a perfect balance of spice and refreshing crunch. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is ideal for dinner or a flavorful weekend lunch. Whether you're a fan of spicy fusion or simply love a great gyro, these chipotle-infused wraps are guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 0.5 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup breadcrumb
- 2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
- 4 pieces pita bread
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
- 0.5 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, chipotle peppers, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is well-combined but retains some texture.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the breadcrumbs until the mixture holds together. Form into small patty shapes (about 2 tablespoons of mixture per patty).
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the falafel patties in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, tahini, and lemon juice to make the sauce. Set aside.
Warm the pita bread in a dry skillet or microwave for a few seconds until pliable.
To assemble the gyros, place 3-4 falafel patties in the center of each pita. Top with cucumber slices, tomato slices, red onion, and a drizzle of the yogurt-tahini sauce.
Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley, fold the pita around the fillings, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2212 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.1 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 5242 mg | 228% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 314.8 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.7 g | 202% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.4 g | ||
| Protein | 102.0 g | 204% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3336 mg | 257% | |
| Iron | 10747.2 mg | 59707% | |
| Potassium | 4167 mg | 89% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
