Mediterranean Nachos
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + standing Cook: 15 min.
YIELD: 12 servings.
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
Ingredients
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2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded and grated
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1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
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6 whole pita breads
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Cooking spray
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1 pound ground lamb or beef
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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1/2 cup beef broth
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2 cups plain Greek yogurt
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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2 cups torn romaine
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2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
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1/2 cup pitted Greek olives, sliced
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4 green onions, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
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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.
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2.
Cut each pita into 8 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.
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3.
In a large skillet, cook lamb with remaining seasoning mix over medium heat until lamb is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking into crumbles. 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.
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4.
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.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 253 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 628mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
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