Gyros with grilled vegetables, chickpeas and tzatziki

Ingredients

• 2 el gyros
• 5 el olijfolie
• 1 citroen sap + rasp
• 2 teentjes look geperst
• 1/2 tl zeezout
• 1 stuks aubergine in reepjes 1 cm
• 2 stuks courgette in reepjes 1 cm
• 400 g kikkererwten (blik) gespeld en gedroogd
• 4 stuks pitabroodjes
• 200 g kokosyoghurt of gewone
• 1/2 komkommer geraspt en uitgeknepen
• 1 teentje knoflook zeer fijn gesneden(tzatziki)
• 1 handvol peterselie of verse munt
• 2 tomaten in partjes
• 1/2 rode ui in dunne ringen

Cook Time

1. 1
   Make the marinade: Mix 2 tbsp organic gyros spice mix, 5 tbsp olive oil, 1 lemon, juice and zest, 2 cloves garlic, minced and 0.5 tsp sea salt in a large bowl until smooth. The lemon zest enhances the fresh tone of the coriander in the mix; the juice provides acidity that balances the flavors and tenderizes the meat or vegetables.
2. 2
   Marinate: Add 1 eggplant, cut into 1 cm strips, 2 courgettes, cut into 1 cm strips and 400 g canned chickpeas, rinsed and patted dry to the marinade and mix well so everything is evenly coated. Cover and let marinate for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator. For deeper flavor: marinate overnight.
3. 3
   Prepare tzatziki: Mix 200 g coconut yogurt or regular yogurt, 0.5 cucumber, grated and squeezed, 1 clove garlic, very finely chopped (for tzatziki) and half of 1 handful of fresh mint or parsley, finely chopped in a bowl. Season with a pinch of salt and a splash of lemon juice. Let the tzatziki rest in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes so the flavors can infuse. Squeezed cucumber is essential: excess moisture makes the tzatziki too thin.
4. 4
   Grill vegetables and chickpeas: Heat a grill pan or barbecue on high heat. Grill the vegetables for 3 to 4 minutes per side. Put the chickpeas separately in a grill basket or grill pan and roast for 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until lightly crispy.
5. 5
   Assemble and serve: Briefly warm 4 pita breads on the grill or in a dry pan. Spread tzatziki generously on the pita bread. Distribute the grilled vegetables and chickpeas, add 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges and 0.5 red onion, in thin rings and sprinkle with the rest of 1 handful of fresh mint or parsley, finely chopped. Fold the bread together or serve open.