Learn how to make this delicious Greek nachos recipe from the Kenmore in-house chef Kari Karch.
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preparation
preparation Time0 mins
cook Time
0 mins
servings
6
calories
609 per serving
ingredients
- Nachos
- 1 pkg whole wheat pita
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 white onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoons nutmeg
- 1/4 pounds ground lamb
- 1/4 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup feta cheese
- 1/2 English cucumber, diced
- 2 roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons mint leaves, torn
- Pesto
- 1/2 cup strips of roasted red pepper from a jar (or 1 large red pepper, roasted)
- 2 garlic cloves
- pinch of kosher salt
- 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano leaves
- 1-1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoons crushed red pepper
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Tzatziki
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, very finely minced
- 1/4 teaspoons salt
- pinch of ground black pepper
- 1 cup Greek yogurt, strained
- 1/2 cup lowfat sour cream
- 1 medium English cucumber, grated
- 1/2 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
directions
Preheat oven to 400*. Cut pitas into triangles and place on a cookie sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 12 mins or until crisp. Meanwhile, heat a large saut pan over medium high heat and add 1 tsp olive oil. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and spices. Add in meats and cook until done. Drain off fat. In a food processor, add all Greek pesto ingredients and puree. Can be made one day ahead. For the tzatziki, combine ingredients in medium bowl and refrigerate for one hour or overnight. Place pita chips on a large plate and top with lamb mixture, feta cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, and olives. Dollop some Greek pesto and tzatziki on top and garnish with mint leaves.