Gyro Nachos With Baked Pita Chips
Gyro nachos with baked pita chips are a Mediterranean twist on the Tex Mex appetizer. Crunchy pita chips get piled high with all the best gyro toppings for a fresh but satisfying appetizer or meal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 448kcal
Ingredients
For The Baked Pita Chips
- 4 slices Greek pita bread quartered into four triangles
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
For The Gyro Nachos
- 1 1/2 cups sliced Gyro meat roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 cups spring mix lettuce
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
Instructions
To Make The Baked Pita Chips
- Arrange the pita triangles in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Brush both sides of each triangle with olive oil then sprinkle the salt out evenly over top.4 slices Greek pita bread, 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp salt
- Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown. Remove from the oven, and let cool.
To Assemble The Gyro Nachos
- Top the chips with lettuce, warmed Gyro meat, tomatoes, cheese, and finally olives.1 1/2 cups sliced Gyro meat, 1 1/2 cups spring mix lettuce, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles, 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- Serve immediately, and enjoy!
Notes
- Serve them with Tzatziki Sauce on the side for dipping or drizzled on top.
- This recipe is perfect for using up extra gyro meat!
- To keep it vegetarian, skip the meat and add hummus or chickpeas instead.
- You could really pile on the veggies and even add sliced red onions and diced cucumbers too.
Nutrition
Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 993mg | Potassium: 321mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 2mg