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Chickpea Shawarma Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Kelly Jensen
This chickpea shawarma pita recipe is a perfectly spiced high protein lunch or dinner. Top with vegan tzatziki, tabbouleh, and your favorite veggies! This is a simple dinner that is ready in about 30 minutes, a easy and healthy weeknight meal.
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Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Sandwich
Cuisine American, Canadian, Middle Eastern
Servings 6 servings
Calories 205 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chickpea Shawarma

  • 4 pitas
  • 2 No-Salt-Added Chickpeas
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon za'atar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • Pinch cinnamon

Toppings

  • Vegan Tzatziki
  • cucumber
  • fresh tomatoes
  • Tabbouli
  • Yellow Rice
  • Beet Hummus

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas. Add the olive oil, paprika, za'atar, chili powder, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, and cinnamon. Toss well to combine.
  • Place the chickpeas on the baking sheet, and spread out onto an even layer.  Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway during cooking.
  • Place your pitas on a plate. Add 1/2 cup chickpea filling to each pita, and add topings of choice.  Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 301mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 82IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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