Loaded Greek Goddess Chickpea and Quinoa Pita Chip Nachos
Let’s do goddess football food!
I think it’s about time.
Especially since tomorrow I am totally going to be blowing your diets, but I promise it will be so worth it. So worth it.
I have gone a little quinoa crazy lately. We have had it a least one or two times a week lately. Actually, it was dinner last night and it was pretty darn good, so good that I have decided to recreate it and will be taking photos sometime soon, which means I now have a line up of approximately five quinoa recipes coming your way.
I really hope you guys like quinoa.
I know it is kind of the “in” thing right now, but shockingly not only do I like quinoa, but my picky family actually likes it too. I mean it’s NOT white rice. Don’t get me wrong you all know how my family loves white rice, but a little healthy change-up is nice every once in a while. Plus, this is greek goddess quinoa and anything with the word goddess in it excites me.
I just like that word. It’s pretty.
Kind of lame, I know.
Anyway, these nachos are awesome.
Perfect for a healthy game day or easy dinner. I made homemade pita chips using this pita bread, they are hands down my favorite pita chips, the best I have ever tasted. Homemade trumps the bagged stuff… like stomps them way down into the dirt and leaves them sitting in the dust….
Oh, I am so goddess like, aren’t I?
Yeah, that’s a negative.
I basically made a greek quinoa salad with all the fixings, shoveled it onto the pita chips and topped it with a very generous amount of fresh mozzarella.
Into the oven and 5 minutes later you have a pile of healthy, cheesy pita chips. Now for the finishing touches. Last but not least, cover the cheesy nachos in feta cheese and fresh basil. This step is a must. No really, I am demanding you do not skip this step.
The feta is the best part. It’s what gives these nachos that pretty goddess glow. Trust me, just do it!
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Greek Goddess Chickpea + Quinoa Nachos with Pita Chips
By halfbakedharvest
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Greek, Mexican
Keyword: nachos, pita, quinoa
Perfect for a healthy game day or easy dinner.
Ingredients
Pita Chips or (4-6 cups store bought pita chips)
Nachos
- 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped, plus more for topping
- 2 teaspoons fresh oregono chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced or grated
- 1 zucchini diced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved or quartered, plus more for topping
- 1/2 cup marinated artichokes halved or quartered
- 1/3 cup kalamata olives
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese shredded
- 4 ounces fresh feta cheese crumbled
Instructions
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Cut pitas into 8 wedges (or more if your pitas are big). Pour olive oil into a bowl along with the garlic, oregano and paprika. Brush the pita chips with the olive oil and garlic mixture and then sprinkle with fresh sea salt and pepper. Arrange pita chips on baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
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In a medium size skillet add 1 tablespoon olive oil and garlic and cook about 1 minute. Add the zucchini and cook about five minutes or until the zucchini is caramelized. Add the tomatoes, artichokes, chickpeas, dill, basil, oregono and pepper. Cook another five minutes, remove from heat and stir in the quinoa, remaining olive oil and red wine vinegar.
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Heat the broiler of your oven. Spread the pita chips in a single layer on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle on the quinoa mixture so it is evenly distributed among the chips. Top with mozzarella cheese and a hand full of feta. Place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes, just until cheese is melty and gooey and the chips are warm. Remove from the oven and immediately cover with the remaining feta, fresh basil and fresh tomatoes. SERVE!
I think Zues would approve.
P.S don’t forget to check out my first apple post of the season. It’s cheesy and caramely and awesome!
Oh dang girl… I love these so much I’m blushing. The only cure?! Hit me with some naaaaachos!
Ha! Thanks Ashley!
TOTAL goddess food! These are my kind of nachos!!
Thanks Jamie!
I can’t wait for all those quinoa recipes to come, I’m definitely a big fan of it!! And these nachos look amazing wow. And your pictures are terrific too 😀
Thanks Consuelo!
This is SO up my alley – thanks for posting, can’t wait to make! I might make them for the game tonight 🙂
Thanks Ali!! Hope you love these!
You create some amazing food! I always love to see what your going to make next!
Oh wow, thank you!! That is so sweet of you to say, Jaclyn! And coming from you that mean a ton! You have some of the best recipes out there!
Greek nachos–pretty much my dream food right there. Such a great idea to use pita chips. And yes, anyone who ever skips the feta is crazy!!! Yum! This is my sort of snack food.
Thanks Laura!! Oh and CONGRATS again on the big news! So happy for you!
I am loving this new change up on traditional nachos. Traditional nachos aren’t my fav…but these…oh man!!!
Thanks Steph!
Right up my alley! I love all the beans and heartiness. Totally making these!
Thanks Danielle!
delish!! love healthy football food alternatives – this rocks.
Thanks Christine!
For as often as I munch on pita chips, I have never thought to make nachos out of them! Especailly nachos piled with quinoa, artichokes, basil, chickpeas, and olives – some of my favorites on one impressive plate. I HAVE to try something like this for our next football game snacktime.
It is the perfect thing for a healthy night!! You would love them, Sally!
I need this in my life. Every day. Can I come live with you, please?
Haha! Doors always open!
You totally ARE goddess-like. These look amazing!
Oh my gosh, I wish!!! But thank you!! You are too sweet, Heather!
Such a great idea using pita chips in place of nachos! Pinned!
Thanks Kelli!
I just want to dive into these nachos, love the pita chips (my obsession!).
I love pita chips too!! Thanks Laura!
Oh my goodness, these look phenomenal! I love all the gorgeous colors going on here. <3 amazing.
I'm a quinoa nut, too. ha. 🙂 gotta love the stuff.
Pinned!!
Thanks Abbie!! Love that you love quinoa too!
Love the creativity here & the pretty presentation! A healthy twist on nachos 🙂
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Thanks Tamara!
This look delish! Funny enough I made quinoa a few years ago and hated it. Just tried a new recipe with it the other day and am in love with it now so I’ve been looking for new recipes to try with it and this will be perfect. 🙂
Ha! that is funny! Thanks Tina! Glad you are new quinoa lover!
Healthy nachos, I’m in!!
I know, right! Thanks Julie!
Great dish, Tieghan! Genius twist on nachos! I may just have to make this for game day!
Thanks Sommer! They are perfect for a healthier game day!
Looks so scrumptious!!!
Thank you!
These look scrumptious! i love nachos.
Thanks!
Thank you!
Love your healthy twist on nachos Tieghan! I’m doing a healthy tailgating cooking demo tomorrow – would love to make these for the event.
Thanks Jeanette! Let me know if you do make them!!
Tieghan, you are INSANE!!! In a really awesome goddess-like way, of course! This is a totally, mind-blowingly fantastic idea! I mean – yeah, it’s pretty easy to get me excited about food, but this recipe is something I am beside-myself-excited to try! Fabulous! Thanks for making my morning awesome – this was a great way to start my Friday! 😀
Thanks Shelley! Happy to make a great Friday morning for you!
I really like the Greek flavours in these nachos! Great idea!
Thanks Kevin!
Beautiful nachos!! What a fantastic idea…
Thank you, Shea!
pinning now! Yum! Saw tweet from National Dairy Council
Thanks so much, Serena!
Goodness gracious – this is loaded with all kinds of goodness!
Hehe! YUP! And it is so good! 🙂
Thanks Chung-Ah!
This looks amazing! I wish I could have a bite right this second. I’m going to pin this and save the recipe for later. Thanks for sharing! If you get the chance, I’d love for you to share this over at Tell Me Tuesday: http://www.aromaofhim.com/2013/09/tell-me-tuesday.html
Have a great week!
Thanks Alicia!
Get in my belly!!!! Love this!
Thanks Liz!
I want to come to whatever football party these will be at!! Holy yumminess!! 😉
Thanks Jocelyn!
Just stumbled across this. It looks amazing!! What a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing! Pinning now!
Thank you so much!
You’ve done it with this one girl! I’m totally craving a big ol’ plate of nachos right now. I would have never thought to use the greek flavors – genius! I have a quinoa greek salad recipe on my site and it’s one of those recipes that I keep on going back to. And you’re right, the feta totally makes it 🙂
Can’t wait to see all the other creative quinoa recipes you have up your sleeve!! xo Alyssa
Awe! Thank you so much, Alyssa! 🙂
At what temp do you cook the pita chips in the first step? Can’t wait to make these!
375 degrees F. Hope you love this! 🙂
Did I miss the directions for making the Pita Chips? I found the recipe for the Pita bread but nothing about the chips made from the bread– did I make a wrong turn somewhere? LOL
Thanks! I’m making it as we speak!
You never cease to amaze!
Thank you!
That was just AWESOME. Loved it. Made a dipping with plain greek yogourt,fresh lime juice, coriander, salt and pepper. Tasty ! Thanks so much for this incredible recipe.
Sounds AMAZING! So happy you enjoyed this recipe Karine! Thank you!