Taking your appetizer selection to the next level, this loaded mediterranean street cart fries recipe will keep your guests coming back for more! These loaded fries are not only pleasing to the eye, but the flavors in this dish make you want to savor every last bite. To scoop up the feta cheese crumbles, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, and chopped romaine, there are sweet potato fries and pitas. With a swift prepare time, this will become a side dish staple.
Loaded Mediterranean Street Cart Fries
Ingredients:
Tzatziki
• 1 cup plain full fat yogurt – SGC# 195632
• half of a zucchini, grated – SGC# 195730
• 1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley – SGC# 193135
• 1 clove garlic, minced – SGC# 191566
• a few pinches of chopped fresh dill – SGC# 196220
• salt and lemon juice to taste – SGC# 052100 & 082215
Marinated tomatoes and chickpeas
• 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained – SGC#
• 4–6 tomatoes, diced – SGC# 191957
• 2 tablespoons olive oil – SGC# 053059
• 1 clove garlic, minced – SGC# 191566
• fresh minced parsley to taste – SGC# 193135
• salt to taste – SGC# 052100
• lemon juice to taste – SGC# 082215
Other ingredients:
• 1 bag sweet potato fries – SGC# 202234
• 1 head romaine lettuce, washed and roughly chopped – SGC# 191481
• pita bread – SGC# 207180
Instructions
1. Tzatziki: Combine the tzatziki ingredients together – taste and adjust until it hits the spot for you.
2. TOMATOES / CHICKPEAS: Toss the chickpeas and tomatoes together with the oil, garlic, lemon juice, and parsley to marinate.
3. SWEET POTATOES: Bake the sweet potato fries according to package directions. While the sweet potatoes are baking, chop the lettuce and fry the pitas.
4. PITAS: For the pitas, cut each one into strips and fry in a shallow layer of frying oil (such as vegetable oil) until golden brown and slightly crispy. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
ASSEMBLY: Assemble the individual boats with layers of fries, tzatziki, marinated tomatoes and chickpeas, fried pita, romaine, feta cheese, and more.
