loaded mediterranean street fries
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Tzatziki
- 1 cup plain full fat yogurt
- half of a zucchini, grated
- ½ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- a few pinches of chopped fresh dill
- salt and lemon juice to taste
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 4-6 tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- fresh minced parsley to taste
- salt to taste
- lemon juice to taste
- 1 bag sweet potato fries
- 1 head romaine lettuce, washed and roughy chopped
- pita bread and oil for frying
- Toppings (see notes)
- TZATZIKI: Combine the tzatziki ingredients together - taste and adjust until it hits the spot for you.
- TOMATOES / CHICKPEAS: Toss the chickpeas and tomatoes together with the oil, garlic, lemon juice, and parsley to marinate.
- SWEET POTATOES: Bake the sweet potato fries according to package directions. While the sweet potatoes are baking, chop the lettuce and fry the pitas.
- 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. Mwah!