Mediterranean Style Mini Pepper Nachos Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN NACHOS

Steps:

• In a colander set over a bowl, toss cucumbers with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let stand 30 minutes. Squeeze and pat dry. Set aside. In a small bowl, combine the cumin, coriander, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt; set aside., Cut each pita into eight wedges; arrange in a singer layer on ungreased baking sheets. Spritz both sides of pitas with cooking spray; sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon seasoning mix. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks., In a large skillet, cook lamb and remaining seasoning mix over medium heat until lamb is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, cucumbers and remaining salt and pepper. Arrange pita wedges on a serving platter. Layer with lettuce, lamb mixture, tomatoes, olives, onions and cheese. Serve immediately with cucumber sauce.

MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE MINI PEPPER NACHOS

Steps:

• Heat broiler.
• Combine first 4 ingredients.
• Cut peppers lengthwise in half; remove membranes and seeds. Place peppers, cut sides up, in single layer in shallow pan. Fill with hummus, zucchini mixture and cheese.
• Broil, 4 inches from heat, 4 to 5 min. or until cheese is lightly browned. Cool 5 min. before serving.

MINI PEPPER NACHOS

Steps:

• Cook beef with seasoning mix as directed on package; spoon into pepper halves.
• Heat broiler. Place peppers, filled sides up, on foil-covered baking sheet; top with cheese.
• Broil peppers, 4 inches from heat, 2 to 4 min. or until cheese is melted.
• Top with remaining ingredients.

MEDITERRANEAN HUMMUS NACHOS

Steps:

• In a small skillet, cook lamb or beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 4-6 minutes; drain. Stir in pine nuts, salt and pepper; cool slightly. Stir in 2 tablespoons yogurt., Arrange pita chips on a serving platter. Layer with lamb mixture, tabbouleh, hummus, tomato, olives, parsley, mint, remaining yogurt and, if desired, onion. Serve immediately.

BELL PEPPER NACHOS

Steps:

• Cut peppers into 1-1/2- to 2-in. squares. Cut each square in half diagonally to form two triangles; set aside. In a lightly greased skillet, cook the tomatoes, onion, chili powder and cumin over medium heat for 3 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. , Remove from the heat. Stir in the rice, Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro and hot pepper sauce. Spoon a heaping tablespoon onto each pepper triangle. Place on greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. , Broil 6-8 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and rice is heated through.