WALNUT CRUMBLE:
SPICED YOGURT:
FOR ASSEMBLY:
Walnut Crumble:
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
1 cup cooked green lentils
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon za’atar
⅛ teaspoon cayenne
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
⅓ cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Spiced Yogurt:
⅓ cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon za’atar
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
For assembly:
4 Pita flatbreads, 6-inch diameter (whole grain preferred)
Hummus (optional)
2 cups arugula
Roasted red peppers, for serving (optional)
Pickled beets, carrots, or onions, for serving (optional)
Recipe and photo courtesy of California Walnuts [2]
This gyro-inspired sandwich is taken to the next level with a walnut-lentil crumble and spiced yogurt topping. One bite of these and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to the vibrant and bustling streets of Greece!
Links
[1] https://wholegrainscouncil.org/grain/wheat
[2] https://walnuts.org/recipe/walnut-lentil-gyros-with-spiced-yogurt/