5 from 9 votes
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 Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
319 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Fusion
Ingredients
Shawarma Chickpeas:
- 15 oz chickpeas or 1.5 cups cooked, 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 depends on if the chickpeas were salted, or to taste
Other:
- 3 pita bread
- 1/2 cup olives or sundried totmato or pickles, sliced
- 1 cup cucumber onions, chopped tomato or a mix, sliced, veggies such as
- 1 tzatziki recipe
- parsley pepper flakes, lime juice for garnish, or dill
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.
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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 Information
Calories
319kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
390mg
(16%)
Potassium
412mg
(9%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
325IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
2.5mg
(3%)
Calcium
223mg
(22%)
Iron
5.8mg
(32%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 390mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 325IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 223mg | 22% |
| Iron | 5.8mg | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.