Kathryne’s Fresh Greek Nachos with Herbed Tahini Sauce

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Fresh Greek Nachos with Herbed Tahini Sauce- toasted pita wedges topped with marinated Greek chickpea salad and a tangy herbed tahini sauce. No one will miss the cheese in these flavorful plant-based nachos! 

Fresh Greek Nachos with Herbed Tahini Sauce- toasted pita wedges topped with marinated Greek chickpea salad and a tangy herbed tahini sauce. No one will miss the cheese in these flavorful plant-based nachos!

Raise your hand if you love nachos! (hand raises as high as humanly possible)

These nachos might not be your standard cheese-laden fare but I promise they are equally delicious, and healthy to boot. This amazing recipe comes from one of my favorite blogger’s brand new cookbook Love Real Food.

I’m fairly confident that most of you know who Kathryne is by now, considering I feature her work in my monthly favorites on a regular basis. She is like spirit animal when it comes to food. Her recipes are approachable, made from wholesome ingredients, and sure to please even the pickiest of palates. Plus the adorable pictures of her pup Cookie always leave me with a huge grin on my face.

Fresh Greek Nachos with Herbed Tahini Sauce- toasted pita wedges topped with marinated Greek chickpea salad and a tangy herbed tahini sauce. No one will miss the cheese in these flavorful plant-based nachos!

Kathryne works so hard at everything she does and I knew her cookbook would exceed my expectations. It features over 100 vibrant vegetarian recipes with substitutions for common dietary restrictions. From breakfast staples to colorful salads and savory meals, this book is sure to be a classic on your shelf for years to come.

I have so many recipes marked to try soon (like Tahini Kale Caesar Salad and Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies) but thought these Fresh Greek Nachos would be a great place to start. They begin with a base of crispy toasted pita wedges topped with a marinated chickpea salad and a healthy guzzle of herbed tahini sauce. Need I say more?

Fresh Greek Nachos with Herbed Tahini Sauce- toasted pita wedges topped with marinated Greek chickpea salad and a tangy herbed tahini sauce. No one will miss the cheese in these flavorful plant-based nachos!

Fresh Greek Nachos with Herbed Tahini Sauce- toasted pita wedges topped with marinated Greek chickpea salad and a tangy herbed tahini sauce. No one will miss the cheese in these flavorful plant-based nachos!

Fresh Greek Nachos with Herbed Tahini Sauce- toasted pita wedges topped with marinated Greek chickpea salad and a tangy herbed tahini sauce. No one will miss the cheese in these flavorful plant-based nachos!

Fresh Greek Nachos with Herbed Tahini Sauce- toasted pita wedges topped with marinated Greek chickpea salad and a tangy herbed tahini sauce. No one will miss the cheese in these flavorful plant-based nachos!

Fresh Greek Nachos with Herbed Tahini Sauce- toasted pita wedges topped with marinated Greek chickpea salad and a tangy herbed tahini sauce. No one will miss the cheese in these flavorful plant-based nachos!

I served them for lunch soon after shooting and we scarfed them down and savored every last bite. They have all of the crispy yet creamy textures that make nachos so desirable with a unique flair of Mediterranean flavor.

The recipe doesn’t need any additions but I had some ground sumac in my pantry so I decided to season the chickpeas with it and roast them along with the pita before adding to the salad. What can I say? I have a thing for roasted chickpeas.

I hope you get a chance to try these nachos because I absolutely know you will love them. Love Real Food is on sale now so be sure to pick up a copy soon!

Fresh Greek Nachos with Herbed Tahini Sauce- toasted pita wedges topped with marinated Greek chickpea salad and a tangy herbed tahini sauce. No one will miss the cheese in these flavorful plant-based nachos!

 

Fresh Greek Nachos with Herbed Tahini Sauce

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 30

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Ingredients:

Toasted Pita Wedges

  • 4 whole wheat pitas (7-inch)
  • extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
  • fine sea salt

Mediterranean Salad

  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons sumac seasoning (optional)
  • 1 medium tomato, finely chopped (or 1 cup chopped grape tomatoes)
  • 1 small cucumber, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion (about 2)
  • 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 1/4 cup pitted and sliced Kalamata olives
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

Herbed Tahini Sauce

  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 1/4 cup fresh leafy herbs (like parsley and basil)
  • 2 tablespoons water, plus more as needed
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Directions:

Toast the pita wedges: Preheat the oven 400°F then line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Brush both sides of the pita with olive oil and lightly sprinkle with salt. Stack two pitas on top of each other and use a sharp chef’s knife to slice into 8 small edges, as you would a pizza. Repeat with remaining pitas. Arrange the wedges evenly across the baking sheet and bake until they are light golden brown, for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.

(Optional Step) Line a second baking sheet with parchment paper then spread chickpeas on top. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sumac then use your hands to roll the chickpeas until evenly coated. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Assemble the salad:  In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas, tomato, cucumber, green onions, parsley, olives, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil and salt. Toss, then taste test and add more salt, if needed. Set aside to marinate.

Make the tahini sauce: In a small food processor or blender, combine the tahini, lemon juice, herbs, water, and salt. Blend until smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides as needed. Alternatively you can finely chop the herbs and whisk together the sauce in a liquid measuring cup. Add water as needed to thin. You should be able to drizzle it easily off the back of a spoon. Taste test and add more salt, as needed.

Arrange the toasted pita wedges across a large serving plate, stir the salad once more then use a slotted spoon to scoop on top of the pita wedges, leaving the juices in the bowl behind. Drizzle with tahini sauce, finish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley, serve and enjoy!

Nachos are best consumed within an hour of assembling as the pita will get soggy

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Nutrition Facts are for 1/4th of recipe

Recipe minimally adapted and reprinted with permission from Love Real Food by Kathryne Taylor of Cookie and Kate

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by Sarah on May 24, 2017  //  Appetizers, Lunch, Recipes, Recipes by Season, Summer
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