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Mediterranean Nachos Recipe

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Make a Mediterranean version of nachos using crisped pita wedges topped with ground lamb or beef, feta cheese and a creamy cucumber sauce.—Zaza Fullman-Kasl, Ventura, California

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Mediterranean Nachos Recipe

Prep: 30 min.+ standing Cook: 15 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

30 15 45

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 (6-inches)
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 peel
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

Directions

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.
Cut each pita into eight wedges; arrange in a singer layer on ungreased baking sheets. 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.
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.
In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, lemon peel, 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. Yield: 12 servings.

Editor's Note: If Greek yogurt is not available in your area, line a strainer with a coffee filter and place over a bowl. Place 4 cups plain yogurt in prepared strainer; refrigerate overnight. Discard liquid from bowl; proceed as directed.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 253 calories, 12 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 628 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 12 g protein.

Originally published as Mediterranean Nachos in Taste of Home October 2011, p27

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Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2013 by barkinmoonbat

These were FANTASTIC! I doubled the batch and we were able to eat on them all week. The spices in the meat are spot on...we're thinking we may use the ingredients to make greek tacos. Bravo! This recipe is a keeper!

Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2011 by aug2295

I served this for dinner and it was delicious and filling. I halved the yogurt sauce and there was still way too much, and we weren't crazy about it, but the rest of this dish was top notch.