Mediterranean Nachos Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and grated; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided; 6 whole pita breads; Cooking spray; 1 pound ground lamb or beef; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/2 cup beef broth; 2 cups plain Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 2 cups torn romaine; 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, sliced; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Servings: persons

2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and grated
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
6 whole pita breads
Cooking spray
1 pound ground lamb or beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup beef broth
2 cups plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 cups torn romaine
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, sliced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1
In a colander set over a bowl, toss cucumbers with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let stand 30 minutes. Squeeze and pat dry. Set aside. In a small bowl, combine the cumin, coriander, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt; set aside.
2
Cut each pita into eight wedges; arrange in a singer layer on ungreased
3
. Spritz both sides of pitas with cooking spray; sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon seasoning mix. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
4
In a large skillet, cook lamb and remaining seasoning mix over medium heat until lamb is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
5
In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, cucumbers and remaining salt and pepper. Arrange pita wedges on a serving platter. Layer with lettuce, lamb mixture, tomatoes, olives, onions and cheese. Serve immediately with cucumber sauce.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and grated, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Nachos falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mediterranean Nachos

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