Greek Pita Chip Nachos
Featuring homemade pita chips, authentic tzatziki, seasoned ground lamb and a variety of fresh vegetables and herbs. These vibrant ‘nachos’ are a quick, easy and satisfying snack option for game days or entertaining in general.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
For the tzatziki:
- 1/2 english cucumber unpeeled and grated
- 1.5 cups plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
For the pita chips:
- 6 whole pita bread sliced into wedges
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
For the toppings:
- 3 roma tomatoes seeds removed and diced
- 1 english cucumber diced
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers diced
- 1/2 cup golden Greek pepperoncinis diced
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives halved
- 1/4 cup feta crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
For the lamb:
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Make tzatziki:
- Grate 1/2 an English cucumber using the large side of a box grater. Place grated cucumber in a fine mesh strainer to drain out water and set aside.
- Add Greek yogurt to a mixing bowl. Mince garlic cloves and add to bowl with yogurt.
- Using your hands, squeeze all remaining water out of grated cucumber and transfer to bowl with yogurt and garlic.
- Add olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix together until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking. Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to use.
Prepare toppings:
- Dice tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, roasted red peppers, Greek pepperoncinis and parsley. Slice kalamata olives in half. Crumble feta. Set aside.
Bake pita chips:
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Slice 6 whole pitas into wedges. Place pita wedges onto a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
Cook lamb:
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, careful not to burn.
- Add ground lamb. Stir, breaking meat down into pieces and cook until browned. Remove grease and sprinkle with oregano, thyme, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Remove meat using a slotted spoon and set aside.
Assemble nachos:
- Top baking sheet of pita chips with ground lamb mixture. Spoon dollops of tzatziki all over.
- Top evenly with diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Greek pepperoncinis, roasted red peppers, sliced olives and crumbled feta.
- Garnish with chopped parsley (optional for presentation).