July 23, 2017
AuthoradminCuisineMediterranean, MexicanCooking MethodBakingTags#entertaining, #greekfood, #mediterraneandiet, #nachos, #party, #superbowlDifficultyBeginnerThese Greek Nachos are a fun flavor twist & should definitely make it to your next party or family table.
Lamb/Beef Sauté
1 pound ground lamb or beef
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 red onion (2/3 cup), diced
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, minced
1 clove garlic minced
½ tsp cumin
Feta Tzaziki Sauce
1 (5.3 ounce) container fat free greek yogurt
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons red onion chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped mint
1 teaspoon dry dill
Toppings
3/4 cup persian cucumber, seeded and diced
3/4 cup fresh tomato, seeded and diced
a few tablespoons red onion, chopped
pepper
fresh mint
8 ounces pita chips, store bought or homemade
For homemade pita chips
6 pitas, cut into 6 wedges each
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt or garlic salt
Baked Pita Chips
1
Pre-heat oven to 425˚F. Place pita wedges in a single layer directly on a metal sheet pan (no parchment) Bake for 5-10 minutes, until the pita crisps up. With tongs, flip any during baking that start to brown quickly to insure even cooking.
Lamb/Beef Sauté
2
Heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes until onions are softened & fragrant. Add the garlic, beef and cumin. Combine well. Cook until meat is browned and mix in the olives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Feta Tzaziki Sauce
3
Mash the feta and yogurt together with a fork. Mix in the onion, feta, olive oil, lemon juice, mint and dill.
Assemble
4
In a serving dish, place the pita chips first. Top with the meat, tzaziki and fresh toppings. Serve immediately.
5
To make your own pita chips: Brush the pitas with olive oil and cut each into 6 triangles. Place the triangles in a single layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and bake until they are crispy crunchy, about 10 to 13 minutes. Turn the sheet halfway through cooking to ensure even crispiness.
Ingredients
Lamb/Beef Sauté
1 pound ground lamb or beef
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 red onion (2/3 cup), diced
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, minced
1 clove garlic minced
½ tsp cumin
Feta Tzaziki Sauce
1 (5.3 ounce) container fat free greek yogurt
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons red onion chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped mint
1 teaspoon dry dill
Toppings
3/4 cup persian cucumber, seeded and diced
3/4 cup fresh tomato, seeded and diced
a few tablespoons red onion, chopped
pepper
fresh mint
8 ounces pita chips, store bought or homemade
For homemade pita chips
6 pitas, cut into 6 wedges each
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt or garlic salt
Directions
Baked Pita Chips
1
Pre-heat oven to 425˚F. Place pita wedges in a single layer directly on a metal sheet pan (no parchment) Bake for 5-10 minutes, until the pita crisps up. With tongs, flip any during baking that start to brown quickly to insure even cooking.
Lamb/Beef Sauté
2
Heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes until onions are softened & fragrant. Add the garlic, beef and cumin. Combine well. Cook until meat is browned and mix in the olives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Feta Tzaziki Sauce
3
Mash the feta and yogurt together with a fork. Mix in the onion, feta, olive oil, lemon juice, mint and dill.
Assemble
4
In a serving dish, place the pita chips first. Top with the meat, tzaziki and fresh toppings. Serve immediately.
5
To make your own pita chips: Brush the pitas with olive oil and cut each into 6 triangles. Place the triangles in a single layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and bake until they are crispy crunchy, about 10 to 13 minutes. Turn the sheet halfway through cooking to ensure even crispiness.
Recipe: Greek Nachos
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Do you cool meat first???
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You don’t have to!
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Lovely recipe and one I’m sure I will love but far too many ads on your page !
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How about providing an Oven Temperature for the pita chips? It would be helpful to beginners.
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Hi! Please check the recipe, I have updated it.
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