Mediterranean Nachos With California Lavash Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN NACHOS WITH CALIFORNIA LAVASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
• Cut each lavash sheet into thirds, then rotate and cut each third into thirds again, so you are forming small squares/rectangles. Cut each rectangle diagonally to create triangles that resemble tortilla chips
• Lay in a single layer on a cookie sheet and drizzle with olive oil, paprika and za'atar
• Bake in center rack in the oven for about 5-8 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
• Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before use
• In a frying pan over medium heat, add the ground lamb, dried basil and oregano. Cook until brown and fully cooked, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat
• Place lavash chips on the bottom of plate/bowl
• Top with hummus and ground lamb
• In a small bowl, combine chopped cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and then add this cucumber relish to top of nachos
• Top with olives and feta
• Spoon tzatziki sauce into middle of nachos
• Garnish with pepperocini and enjoy!

MEDITERRANEAN NACHOS

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.