Make this twist on a Mediterranean dinner with Vegan Mediterranean Nachos. These nachos have a base of pita and loaded with Mediterranean staples like hummus and tzatziki.
I'm a huge fan of Mediterranean food. Not only is it delicious, lots of it is really healthy.
Doctors don't advocate for a Mediterranean diet for no reason - the cuisine is rich with vegetables and beans.
So, I took all the best parts of Mediterranean cuisine and turned them into nachos. I mean, who doesn't love nachos?
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Why I love these Mediterranean Nachos
- Dietary needs - this dish is vegan, dairy-free, oil-free, sugar free and can be made gluten-free
- Twist on a classic - these nachos have all the classic Mediterranean flavors, but they're nachos!
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Pita Bread: pita is naturally vegan, so it's a great choice for this recipe. If you're gluten-free, look for a gluten-free pita bread - sometimes they're in the frozen section. You cold also use pita chips.
- Chickpeas: canned chickpeas are perfect for this recipe.
- Spices: garlic powder, salt, paprika or smoked paprika
- Nacho Toppings: I used kalamata olives, roasted red pepper, banana peppers, cucumbers - feel free to add your favorites
- Hummus & Tzatziki: these serve as the 'cheese' for the nachos. Head over to my oil-free hummus recipe and my tzatziki recipe to make your own.
How to make Plant-Based Nachos
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 2. In a medium bowl toss the chickpeas with the garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
Step 3. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until crispy on the outside but soft on the inside.
Step 4. Slice the pita bread into triangles. Place on a separate baking sheet and toast in the oven with the chickpeas for 8-10 minutes - watch for burning.
Step 5. To assemble, place a bed of pitas down on a baking sheet or tray. Dollop the hummus onto the pitas, add the chickpeas, top with the olives, red peppers, banana peppers, and cucumbers. Drizzle with tzatziki. Enjoy!
Recipe Prayer
Thank you God for these nachos. Thank you for unique flavors and foods we love. Amen.
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📖 Recipe
Plant-Based Mediterranean Nachos
Ingredients
- 4-5 Small Pita Breads gluten-free or regular OR 3 Cups Vegan Pita Chips
- 1 15 Ounce Can Chickpeas drained & rinsed
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Paprika or Smoked Paprika
- ⅓ Cup Kalamata Olives
- ¼ Cup Roasted Red Peppers
- ¼ Cup Banana Peppers
- ¼ Cup Sliced Cucumbers
- ½ Cup Hummus
- Tzatziki to serve
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl toss the chickpeas with the garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
- Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until crispy on the outside but soft on the inside.
- Slice the pita bread into triangles. Place on a separate baking sheet and toast in the oven with the chickpeas for 8-10 minutes - watch for burning.
- To assemble, place a bed of pitas down on a baking sheet or tray. Dollop the hummus onto the pitas, add the chickpeas, top with the olives, red peppers, banana peppers, and cucumbers. Drizzle with tzatziki. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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