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Greek Egg Recipes

While a boiled egg may make an appearance at the breakfast table, and an omelet at dinner, Greek egg dishes are more normally served as starters, mezethes, and a brunch-type snack in late morning.

Artichoke Omelet - Omeleta me Aginares

Use fresh or frozen artichoke hearts to make this delicious entree omelet. A spring favorite when artichokes are at their peak.

Asparagus and Zucchini Omelet - Omeleta me Sparaggia & Kolokythi

This omelet features fresh asparagus and seasonal squash, with feta cheese. The omelet is a great choice for brunch, as a meze, and as a main dish.

Eggs on a Bed of Tomatoes - Avga me Domates

A delicious dish with sunny-side-up eggs on a bed of tomatoes. A great alternative to an omelet, and a pretty dish to serve.

How to Dye Red Eggs for Greek Easter - Kokkina Avga

Dyed red eggs are a tradition at Greek Easter, symbolizing the blood of Christ (red color) and rebirth and new life (egg). Learn how to dye red eggs using onion skins to achieve a deep red color.

Leftover Pasta Omelet

Combine leftover pasta (with sauce or baked) with eggs to create a delicious main dish omelet.

Potato Omelet - Omelette me Patates

A great solution for leftover french fries, or fry up a batch just to make this big, delicious omelet with feta cheese.

Scrambled Eggs with Feta - Strapatsatha

Strapatsatha is a delicious combination of eggs scrambled with feta cheese, tomato, onion, and olive oil.

Tuna-Stuffed Egg Appetizers - Avga Yemista

A different take on deviled eggs, the filling is made with tuna. Delightful as an appetizer or meze with ouzo.

Zucchini & Tomato Omelet

No butter in this omelet for two, but it will never be missed. Zucchini, tomatoes, and eggs are a great combination, but don't look for a light, folded omelet here. A great choice for lunch or dinner.

Zucchini & Tomato Scramble - Strapatsatha

Zucchini and tomatoes scrambled with eggs is delicious for breakfast, brunch, and the buffet table.

Zucchini Omelet

This dish combines eggs and zucchini to create a refreshing dish that can be served at brunch, lunch, or dinner. Because traditional Greek cooking is seasonal based on the Greek harvest, it is considered a summer dish, but is a delight whenever fresh zucchini is available. This recipe calls for olive oil instead of butter.

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