Mediterranean Hummus Nachos Food

MEDITERRANEAN NACHOS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

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

Steps:

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 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 : Calories 253 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

GREEK HUMMUS NACHOS

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Here's a snack that couldn't be simpler! Purchased hummus and pita chips make tasty Mediterranean nachos in 20 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Snack

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups salted pita chips
1 container (8 oz) roasted red pepper hummus
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1 plum (Roma) tomato, seeded, chopped
1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (1 oz)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel, if desired

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F. Arrange pita chips on heatproof serving platter. Dollop hummus over chips. Top with cucumber, tomato, olives and cheese. Bake about 4 minutes or until hummus is warm.
Sprinkle oregano and lemon peel over hot nachos. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g