Mediterranean Nachos

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: crumbled goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta is less expensive and still provides creaminess.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Black olives are more affordable and widely available.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked pita chips

💰Cheaper: homemade tortilla chips

Homemade chips can be made from leftover tortillas.

hummus

🥗Healthier: tzatziki

💰Cheaper: yogurt dip

Yogurt dip can be a lighter, cost-effective alternative.

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line one baking sheet with parchment paper and spread pita triangles across. Drizzle olive oil lightly across the pita bread, along with salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.

On a second baking sheet, spread out the rinsed and dried chickpeas. Toss with 1 teaspoon olive oil, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Place both sheets in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, tossing each halfway through. Check for desired crispiness and remove from oven.

Meanwhile, prepare toppings and dips, if making homemade.

When the pita chips come out of the oven, transfer them to a serving tray/plate (or just leave them on the tray!). Top pita slices with olives, sun-dried tomatoes, banana peppers, shallot slices, and feta crumbles.

If desired, put the nachos back in the oven for 3-5 minutes if you want the toppings to be warm, too. Garnish with green onion and chopped parsley. Serve immediately with hummus and/or tzatziki sauce.

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