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Greek Nachos with Feta Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

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  • 3 whole grain pita rounds
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup quartered grape tomatoes
  • 1 cucumber, halved and sliced
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 1/2 head romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
  • For the Cheese Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese (4 oz)
  • 3 tablespoons 2% milk
  • For the Dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Slice each pita round in quarters, leaving you with four triangles
  2. Slice each of the four triangles in half giving you 8 triangles per pita round
  3. Peel each triangle in half so you have two thinner triangles
  4. Lay all of the pita triangles on a baking sheet, and drizzle with olive oil
  5. Use a pastry brush to evenly distribute the olive oil onto the pita bread
  6. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper
  7. Flip the pita triangles over and repeat the process on the other side
  8. Put them into a 350 degree oven for 9 minutes, take them out, flip them, and put them in for another 2 minutes
  9. Meanwhile, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet
  10. Once hot, add the ground chicken into the pan
  11. Add the salt and pepper, oregano, parsley, garlic powder, basil, and red pepper flakes
  12. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon, mixing in the herbs and seasonings as you go
  13. Brown the chicken in the pan until all the pieces are cooked through. Set aside
  14. Chop the cucumber, grape tomatoes, red onion, and romaine lettuce. Set aside
  15. Make the cheese sauce by adding the feta and milk into a microwave safe bowl
  16. Put the mixture in the microwave for two minutes, taking it out to stir every thirty seconds
  17. Make the dressing by mixing the red wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, and dijon mustard into a bowl and whisk until combined
  18. Assemble the nachos by first putting down a layer of pita chips, then feta cheese sauce, followed by the lettuce, veggies, and two tablespoons of dressing.

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