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Home » Ultimate Greek Nachos

Ultimate Greek Nachos

February 2, 2018 By Diane Smith Leave a Comment

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Everyone loves nachos, and many of us love Middle Eastern flavors, so why not fuse them together?! Well… I am just so excited to share this Ultimate Greek Nachos recipe with you!

In reality, this is a simple Mediterranean nachos style salad with pita chips and all the fix-ins layered on top; it’s just such a fun way of serving these components as an ultimate nachos recipe, and turns it into a true work of art, making it that much more exciting to share and enjoy!

Ultimate Greek Nachos

You can use a perfect large tomato, but just for fun, I used colorful heirloom cherry tomatoes along with a crisp hothouse cucumber, and black kalamata olives.

To make this Greek nacho recipe easier, you can use store-bought tzatziki and/or hummus in place of the 2 sauces in this recipe, but I feel the tahini dressing really makes the dish.

We have a delicious tahini sauce with a pinch of nutritional yeast for an extra creamy flavor and a B12 boost. Plus, these plant-based nachos have date paste for a bit of sweetness to balance out the flavors, and a fresh, dairy-free almond yogurt-based tzatziki sauce with herbs.

Ultimate Greek Nachos

Vegan Nachos with Tofu

The grand feature of this dish is the tofu feta. If you think you’ll miss cheese-eating plant-based….be prepared to be amazed. The tofu is drained and pressed of its liquid, cubed, and marinated in miso paste (bringing that cheesy, smoky flavor) red wine vinegar, lemon for tang, and fresh herbs.

To press the tofu, use a tofu press or wrap in a paper towel and place on a plate with another plate on top. Put something heavy on top. Press for around 15 minutes while you prepare the other veggies.

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The ultimate result is a very close look, feel and taste of feta! The lemon, mint, and dill in the tzatziki sauce bring this dish to the next level, and all of these combined create a delicious, fresh, bursting with flavor; sweet, savory, and crunchy stacked bites of goodness.

Be sure to check out some great pairings to add to your appetizer menu:

  • Veggie Pizza
  • Tofu “Crab” Cake
  • Tempeh Asian Lettuce Wraps
  • Easy Zucchini Cakes
  • Baked Artichoke Dip

I must be on a kick because I recently posted a yummy Middle Eastern salad that also features these beautiful tofu feta bites.

The tofu is the protein in this greek style nachos dish. Then you have the almond yogurt which adds some protein and probiotics. The tomatoes and cucumber are beneficial for lycopene, vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

The sesame seeds and date paste offer a dose of iron, olives for essential fatty acids, and fresh herbs and lemon juice offer detoxifying effects. The only thing you will have to monitor is eating too many pita chips!

Aside from being a little messy, these greek nachos with hummus are a perfect appetizer for the big game or family gathering or opening snack for any get-together and will be the talk of the party.

This dish is so fun, fresh, satisfying, and colorful…just an overall crowd-pleaser.

I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments below for this Ultimate Greek Nachos recipe! If you have a photo, post it on my Instagram page, tag me using the hashtag #plantbasedcooking in your caption, and I won’t miss it!

Ultimate Greek Nachos
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5 from 7 votes

Ultimate Greek Nachos

A simple Mediterranean Style Salad with Pita chips and all the fix-ins all layered on top. Such a fun way of serving these components, and turns it into a true work of art, making it that much more exciting to share and enjoy!
Prep Time45 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time55 mins
Servings: 4 people

Equipment

  • TofuBud Press
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Glass Mixing Bowls with Lids
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  • 4 whole wheat pitas cut into 6 wedges each
  • 1 large hothouse cucumber chopped ¼”
  • ½ cup black or Kalamata olives chopped ¼”
  • 1 large tomato chopped ¼”
  • 1/3 cup mint chopped

Tofu Feta:

  • 1 12-14 oz package firm organic tofu drained and pressed for 30 minutes
  • 2 cloves garlic rough chopped
  • 1 Tbl  light miso
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbl lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Tahini Dressing:

  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 3 Tbl lemon juice about 2 lemons
  • 1 Tbl maple syrup
  • 2 Tbl nutritional yeast
  • 1 clove garlic crushed or finely grated

Tzatziki:

  • 3/4 cup unsweetened homemade yogurt (or a small carton store-bought)
  • 1/2 cucumber peeled and minced or grated
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 tsp mint chopped
  • 1 tsp dill chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 °
  • Press tofu and cut into cubes about ½” large.
  • Make the tofu feta marinade by whisking the garlic, miso, oregano, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and salt in a bowl large enough to hold the tofu cubes.
  • Transfer the tofu to the bowl with the marinade. Stir through to coat the tofu and combine well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Tahini & Tzatziki Dressings

  • Make the Tahini Dressing and Tzatziki by mixing the ingredients in two separate bowls until smooth.

Pita Chips

  • Lay the pita wedges in a single layer on a non-stick baking sheet and bake for 5-10 minutes or until they start to brown and get crispy. Remove from oven and assemble the nachos.

Assembly

  • On a large platter, place all of the pita bread. Top with a sprinkling of cucumber, olives, tomatoes, mint, and large crumbled pieces of tofu feta. Drizzle several tablespoons of tahini dressing and/or tzatziki on top and another sprinkling of mint.

Notes

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Ultimate Greek Nachos
Amount per Serving
Calories
480
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
609
mg
26
%
Potassium
 
280
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
53
g
18
%
Fiber
 
14
g
58
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
29
g
58
%
Vitamin A
 
800
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
 
28.9
mg
35
%
Calcium
 
320
mg
32
%
Iron
 
6.5
mg
36
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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