Name: Greek “Nachos”
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 4 ground American Lamb; 1.25 onions, chopped; 2 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp fennel seeds, toasted and crushed; 1 tsp cracked black pepper; Salt, to taste; 1 plain pita chips, warmed; 3 fresh, ripe, diced tomatoes; 1.50 sliced scallions (green onions); 1.50 crumbled feta; 1.50 Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced; 1.50 nonfat yogurt, Greek-style; 12 fresh mint sprigs

CategoryGround LambCuisineGreek

This take on classic nachos combines crunchy pita chips, tangy feta cheese, and ground lamb. It’s a perfect appetizer for watching the game!

Yields1 Serving

Prep Time45 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time1 hr 10 mins

4 ground American Lamb

1.25 onions, chopped

2 tbsp minced garlic

1 tbsp dried oregano

1 tbsp smoked paprika

2 tsp fennel seeds, toasted and crushed

1 tsp cracked black pepper

Salt, to taste

1 plain pita chips, warmed

3 fresh, ripe, diced tomatoes

1.50 sliced scallions (green onions)

1.50 crumbled feta

1.50 Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced

1.50 nonfat yogurt, Greek-style

12 fresh mint sprigs

In a deep skillet, cook the lamb over medium-high heat until almost completely browned. Stir in the onions, garlic, oregano, paprika, fennel, and pepper and continue to cook until onions are almost golden. Adjust the seasoning with salt as needed. Remove from the heat and keep warm until ready to serve.

To serve: For each serving, place 1 1/2 cups warmed pita chips on a small platter or dinner plate. Top with 1 cup of the lamb-onion mixture. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup tomatoes, 2 tablespoons scallions, 2 tablespoons feta, and 2 tablespoons olives. Top with 2 tablespoons yogurt and garnish with the mint. Serve hot.

Recipe and image provided by the American Lamb Board

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