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Mediterranean Nachos

Name: Mediterranean Nachos
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
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

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

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Zaza Fullman-Kasl

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Sep. 12, 2023

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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Yield:12 servings

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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

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Directions

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.

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.
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.
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.