Vegan Mediterranean Nachos with Shawarma Chickpeas, Tzatziki, Pita Bread

Mediterranean Nachos with Shawarma Chickpeas, Tzatziki, Olives, Cucumber, warm toasted Pita bread. Great Appetizer for parties or potluck. #Vegan #Veganricha #Mediterraneannachos

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Vegan Mediterranean Nachos with Shawarma Chickpeas, Tzatziki, Pita Bread

Mediterranean Nachos with Shawarma Spiced Chickpeas, Tzatziki, Olives, Cucumber, warm toasted Pita bread. Great Appetizer for parties or potluck. Vegan Nutfree Recipe

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: fusion, Mediterranean

Keyword: Mediterranean Nachos, Vegetarian Mediterranean Nachos

Servings:

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

Shawarma Chickpeas:

15 oz cooked chickpeas , or 1.5 cups cooked
1 tbsp shawarma spice blend , or use 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp coriander, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, dashes of black pepper and cardamom.
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt or to taste , depends on if the chickpeas were salted

Other:

3 pita breads
1/2 cup sliced olives , or sundried totmato or pickles
1 cup veggies such as sliced cucumber onions, chopped tomato or a mix
1 recipe tzatziki
parsley or dill ,pepper flakes, lime juice for garnish

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Heat a half tsp oil or 1 tbsp water on a skillet over medium heat. Add the rest of the ingredients and toss well. Cook for 2 mins, then add a good splash of water. Mix well, cover and cook for another 2-3 mins.
Make the tzatziki if you havent already, or make some tahini sauce or hummus. Chop the veggies such as cucumber, tomato and herbs such as parsley.
Warm the pita bread on a gas flame or grill or skillet. Slice and assemble on the plate.
Add the spiced chickpeas, olives, cucumber/tomato on the serving plate. Add other toppings such as pickles/veggies, Add portions of the tzatziki. garnish with parsley or other fresh herbs and serve.

Notes

To make these gluten-free: Use gluten-free flatbreads or baked veggie chips.

Nutrition is for 1 serve of 4, includes my tzatziki and my homemade wheat pita breads

Nutrition

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