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Here's everything you need for these spicy, hearty walnut-lentil gyro sandwiches. This recipe makes four servings.

Ingredients to Gather

For the spiced yogurt:
1/3 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 lemon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon za'atar
1 garlic clove
Salt
Pepper

For the walnut-lentil crumble and assembly:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove
1 jalapeño
1 cup cooked green lentils
1 cup coarsely chopped, toasted walnuts
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon za'atar
1 pinch cayenne
Salt
1/3 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 lemon (you can use the last of the lemon from above!)
Flatbreads
Hummus
2 cups arugula
Roasted red peppers, sliced
Pickled beets, carrots, or onions (optional)

Directions to Follow

Start by making the spiced yogurt. To do this, combine all of the yogurt ingredients in a bowl and then season to taste. Now make the crumble. To do this, heat 2 tbsp. of olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet, and once the oil is hot, turn the heat down to low and then add the garlic and sliced jalapeno. Cook, while stirring, about 3 or 4 minutes or until the garlic has a golden color. After this, add the cooked lentils and the cumin and za'atar, and then add salt and stir so that the mixture is coated. Turn the heat up to high and cook about 5 to 10 minutes, or until it's crispy and it pops, stirring occasionally. After this, reduce the heat to medium-high, and then add the walnuts and 2 tbsp. of olive oil, stirring to coat. Cook until the walnuts are incorporated and completely warm, about another minute or two. After this, add the parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice, stirring to combine.

Now you're ready to assemble the gyros. Start by spreading the hummus on the flatbread and then spreading the spiced yogurt on top of that. After this, place the arugula on top, along with the sliced roasted red peppers and pickles, followed by walnut-lentil crumble on top of everything else. Fold and then it's ready to serve.

So what do you think of this meatless version of the traditional gyro? Have you had anything like it before? Would you try this? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!

Article Source: Food52