Just in case ya’ll have been living under a rock for the past few months, you should know that it is playoff season. Football Sunday’s mean gathering together with your friends and spending the day watching your favorite teams compete…they also mean good food. Some people may think of wings while other may think of some sort of dip, however, I always think of nachos.
Not only are nachos one of my favorite foods, especially if they are good ones, but they are one of my favorite foods to make because they can be so versatile. There are so many different flavor combinations and styles of nachos that all it takes is a little inspiration to make a bangin’ nacho dish.
Because I was studying abroad in Australia this time of year with a girl that happened to love anything and all things Greek, not only am I reminiscing about the good times in this dish, but I was also inspired to make Greek nachos today. Using a lamb gyro as my inspiration below is my recipe!
Greek Lamb Gyro Tacos
4 pita pockets, white or whole wheat, cut into wedges
About 1/2 cup olive oil
Salt
4 ounces feta cheese
½ cup yogurt, preferably whole-milk
½ cup chopped fresh mint
1 lemon
Freshly ground black pepper
1 medium onion, chopped
½ pound ground lamb
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 or 3 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled and seeded if necessary, and chopped
½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved (optional)
Heat oven to 350 degrees Arrange pita wedges in one layer on baking sheets and brush or drizzle with a tablespoon or two of olive oil. Bake until they begin to color, turning once or twice, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt, turn off oven and put chips back in to keep warm.
In a blender or food processor, combine feta, yogurt, 1/4 cup olive oil, mint and zest and juice of lemon; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Blend or process until smooth. (You can also mash mixture by hand, with a fork).
Put two tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook onions until soft, about 5 minutes. Add lamb and cumin and sprinkle with salt and pepper; continue cooking until meat is cooked through, about 5 to 10 minutes more. Put chips on a serving plate and top with lamb, sauce, tomatoes, cucumbers and olives if you’re using them. Enjoy!
xoxo Sarah
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