Greek "Nachos" - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    4 pita pockets, cut into wedges
    1/2 cup olive oil
    salt & freshly ground black pepper
    4 ounces feta cheese
    1/2 cup yogurt
    1/2 cup of fresh mint, chopped
    1 lemon
    1 medium onion, chopped
    1/2 lb ground lamb
    1 tablespoon ground cumin
    3 medium tomatoes, chopped
    1 medium cucumber, peeled and seeded if necessary, and chopped
    20 kalamata olives, pitted and halved (optional)
Preparation
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    Arrange pita wedges in a single layer on a cookie sheet and brush or drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
    Bake until slightly brown, turning once or twice, about 10 minutes; season with salt and keep warm in oven that has been turned off.
    Using a blender or food processor, combine feta, yogurt, 1/4 cup olive oil, mint, zest and juice of one lemon; season with salt and pepper.
    Blend or process until smooth (alternatively, you can mash mixture, by hand, with a fork).
    Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet, over medium hight heat and cook onions until softenend, about 5 minutes.
    Add lamb and season with cumin, salt and pepper; continue cooking until meat is cooked through, about 5 to 10 minutes.
    To serve: Place chips on serving plate, top with lamb, sauce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives.

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