Greek Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes
Many Greeks follow a vegetarian regimen naturally because of the abundance of fresh vegetables and herbs, wonderful olive oil, and a tradition of eating meat infrequently. Additionally, lenten dishes are vegan-friendly.
Quick & Easy Meatless Summer Menu for Two
Unexpected company for dinner? Impress them with this last-minute meatless dinner that includes mezethes (appetizers), grilled foods, and a dessert that can be very romantic. The menu is for two and can be increased to feed a large group.
Unexpected company for dinner? Impress them with this last-minute meatless dinner that includes mezethes (appetizers), grilled foods, and a dessert that can be very romantic. The menu is for two and can be increased to feed a large group.
Aginares me Lahanika: Artichokes with Vegetables
Artichoke hearts with vegetables in a light lemon sauce create a delicious side dish that goes especially well with lamb and pork main dishes. This is a variation on Anginares à la Polita (Artichoke Stew in the Constantinople style) that is a Greek classic.
Artichoke hearts with vegetables in a light lemon sauce create a delicious side dish that goes especially well with lamb and pork main dishes. This is a variation on Anginares à la Polita (Artichoke Stew in the Constantinople style) that is a Greek classic.
Avgolemono: Traditional Egg-Lemon Sauce
This egg-lemon sauce is one of the classic Greek sauces, and is traditionally served over stuffed vine leaves, stuffed cabbage, and meatballs with rice; however, it also adds a perfect touch to almost any vegetable dish.
This egg-lemon sauce is one of the classic Greek sauces, and is traditionally served over stuffed vine leaves, stuffed cabbage, and meatballs with rice; however, it also adds a perfect touch to almost any vegetable dish.
Basic Bechamel Sauce
This is the basic white sauce used in many Greek recipes.
This is the basic white sauce used in many Greek recipes.
Bechamel Sauce with Cheese
Greek cooking uses a few different variations on béchamel in many classic and modern recipes. This version is made with cheese, and dresses up vegetables, meat dishes, and leftovers.
Greek cooking uses a few different variations on béchamel in many classic and modern recipes. This version is made with cheese, and dresses up vegetables, meat dishes, and leftovers.
Chickpea Soup
Chickpea soup is a warming and filling thick soup that isn't as appealing to the eye as it is to the tastebuds. It's easy to make, vegetarian- and vegan-friendly, and this version has few ingredients.
Chickpea soup is a warming and filling thick soup that isn't as appealing to the eye as it is to the tastebuds. It's easy to make, vegetarian- and vegan-friendly, and this version has few ingredients.
Dolmathakia - Stuffed Grape Leaves with Rice & Herbs
A classic recipe, the filling in this recipe is a wonderful mixture of rice, sweet onion, dill, mint, and parsley.
A classic recipe, the filling in this recipe is a wonderful mixture of rice, sweet onion, dill, mint, and parsley.
Fassolakia Freska me Domata: Fresh Green Beans and Tomato
As simple as this recipe looks, it will fast become a family favorite. Fresh grean beans, tomatoes, herbs and spices are simmered together long enough for the tastes to meld. Served in larger portions, it can also be used as a main dish.
As simple as this recipe looks, it will fast become a family favorite. Fresh grean beans, tomatoes, herbs and spices are simmered together long enough for the tastes to meld. Served in larger portions, it can also be used as a main dish.
Fassolatha: the National Dish of Greece
The national food dish of Greece is Fassolatha - a hearty bean soup. It is a delicious meal that represents the best of Greek cooking: vegetables, herbs, and olive oil. There are many variations of this wonderful dish, and this recipe can be made with tomatoes or with lemon.
The national food dish of Greece is Fassolatha - a hearty bean soup. It is a delicious meal that represents the best of Greek cooking: vegetables, herbs, and olive oil. There are many variations of this wonderful dish, and this recipe can be made with tomatoes or with lemon.
Greek Medallion Pancakes - Tiganites
These small fried puffs of dough fall somewhere between a pancake and a fritter. A very simple recipe that makes up a good-sized batch of light and airy treats for a delicious breakfast, brunch, or snack food.
These small fried puffs of dough fall somewhere between a pancake and a fritter. A very simple recipe that makes up a good-sized batch of light and airy treats for a delicious breakfast, brunch, or snack food.
Halvas me Simigthali: Semolina Pudding with Honey, Nuts & Raisins
Halvas can be made in many different ways, and this version is made with honey, nuts, raisins, and the tastes of cinnamon and cloves. It's a favorite Greek dessert.
Halvas can be made in many different ways, and this version is made with honey, nuts, raisins, and the tastes of cinnamon and cloves. It's a favorite Greek dessert.
Horiatiki Salata: Greek Salad
A classic, this salad relies heavily on the ripest and most aromatic tomatoes you can find. This is the salad that has become famous the world over.
A classic, this salad relies heavily on the ripest and most aromatic tomatoes you can find. This is the salad that has become famous the world over.
Horta: Boiled Leafy Greens
Greek cooks are known for using all manner of dark leafy wild greens to create this delicious salad/side dish. Use your choice of seasonal greens for this easy, delicious, and healthy recipe.
Greek cooks are known for using all manner of dark leafy wild greens to create this delicious salad/side dish. Use your choice of seasonal greens for this easy, delicious, and healthy recipe.
Kaltsounia Kritis: Cretan Sweet Cheese Pastries
These sweet cheese pastries are a favorite on the island of Crete, where they are either baked or fried. Unlike many other Greek pastries, this recipe calls for a rolled dough instead of phyllo.
These sweet cheese pastries are a favorite on the island of Crete, where they are either baked or fried. Unlike many other Greek pastries, this recipe calls for a rolled dough instead of phyllo.
Kataifi: Almond & Walnut Shredded Dough Pastry
Kataïfi is a pastry that looks like it is wrapped in shredded wheat. It is a traditional pastry made with nuts on the inside and soaked in a sugar or honey syrup. This recipe is a rolled version, with shredded dough wrapped around an almond and walnut filling, and after cooking, the pastry is soaked in a honey syrup.
Kataïfi is a pastry that looks like it is wrapped in shredded wheat. It is a traditional pastry made with nuts on the inside and soaked in a sugar or honey syrup. This recipe is a rolled version, with shredded dough wrapped around an almond and walnut filling, and after cooking, the pastry is soaked in a honey syrup.
Kolokithakia me Dyosmo: Zucchini with Mint
This is a delicious vegetarian recipe from the Greek island of Mytilini (Lesvos), for zucchini with mint, garlic, and grated cheese.
This is a delicious vegetarian recipe from the Greek island of Mytilini (Lesvos), for zucchini with mint, garlic, and grated cheese.
Lahanosalata: Cabbage Salad
This isn't your everyday coleslaw although it may start out looking that way. Cabbage, carrots, wild celery, and garlic give this a unique taste, with a traditional Greek dressing of lemon and olive oil.
This isn't your everyday coleslaw although it may start out looking that way. Cabbage, carrots, wild celery, and garlic give this a unique taste, with a traditional Greek dressing of lemon and olive oil.
Melomakarona: Greek Christmas Honey Cookies
Melomakarona are a Christmas tradition in Greece (but enjoyed at other times of the year). All over Greece, kitchens will be filled with the wonderful smell of these cookies that will adorn tables, be given as hostess gifts, and eaten in huge quantities.
Melomakarona are a Christmas tradition in Greece (but enjoyed at other times of the year). All over Greece, kitchens will be filled with the wonderful smell of these cookies that will adorn tables, be given as hostess gifts, and eaten in huge quantities.
Patzaria Salata: Beet & Garlic Salad
Greece produces a fine crop of beets and they're often paired with garlic or yogurt. This simple salad of beets and garlic can be made in under 15 minutes, if using canned beets.
Greece produces a fine crop of beets and they're often paired with garlic or yogurt. This simple salad of beets and garlic can be made in under 15 minutes, if using canned beets.
Roasted Greek Cheese Appetizers
Greek cheeses are enormously versatile and can be cooked using almost every techniques to create unique dishes. These roasted cheeses are simple to make and delicious to eat.
Greek cheeses are enormously versatile and can be cooked using almost every techniques to create unique dishes. These roasted cheeses are simple to make and delicious to eat.
Saganaki: Fried Greek Cheese
Saganaki is one of the most well known dishes that is served as an appetizer before a meal or a meze with drinks, especially Ouzo, the anise-flavored Greek apéritif. It's quick and easy and can be made with several different cheeses.
Saganaki is one of the most well known dishes that is served as an appetizer before a meal or a meze with drinks, especially Ouzo, the anise-flavored Greek apéritif. It's quick and easy and can be made with several different cheeses.
Sesame Baklava - Baklavas Sousamenios
This is a delightful version of baklava made with sesame seeds, and a Christmas Eve tradition in many Greek homes. Layers of phyllo dough sprinkled with sesame seeds. No nuts. No butter.
This is a delightful version of baklava made with sesame seeds, and a Christmas Eve tradition in many Greek homes. Layers of phyllo dough sprinkled with sesame seeds. No nuts. No butter.
Sfakianopites: Cheese Pies from Sfakia Crete
Sfakia is an area in southwestern Crete which is famous for its traditions and culture. This local recipe for small fried cheese pies calls for ouzo and myzithra cheese.
Sfakia is an area in southwestern Crete which is famous for its traditions and culture. This local recipe for small fried cheese pies calls for ouzo and myzithra cheese.
Siropi Petimezi: Grape Dessert Syrup
Petimezi was first used as a high-calorie food during times of war to generate body heat. In times when sugar was a luxury, it was an economic solution used in baking sweets and breads, a tradition that continues today. It's also delicious as a topping on ice cream!
Petimezi was first used as a high-calorie food during times of war to generate body heat. In times when sugar was a luxury, it was an economic solution used in baking sweets and breads, a tradition that continues today. It's also delicious as a topping on ice cream!
Soupa me Bizelia: Split Pea Soup
When the weather turns cold, this thick soup is especially delightful. It's vegetarian- and vegan-friendly, and a favorite lenten dish as well.
When the weather turns cold, this thick soup is especially delightful. It's vegetarian- and vegan-friendly, and a favorite lenten dish as well.
Spanakopita: Spinach Pie without Cheese
This is the version without cheese, and the combination of spinach, herbs, and phyllo creates a delightful dish. (Spanakotyropita is the version with cheese.)
This is the version without cheese, and the combination of spinach, herbs, and phyllo creates a delightful dish. (Spanakotyropita is the version with cheese.)
Tyrokafteri: Hot Pepper Cheese Dip
Make this dip as hot or mild as you like with hot green or red peppers. It's quick and easy, and adds a spicy touch to appetizers, mezethes, or a meal.
Make this dip as hot or mild as you like with hot green or red peppers. It's quick and easy, and adds a spicy touch to appetizers, mezethes, or a meal.
Tyropita me Sfoliata: Quick Cheese Pie
A quick recipe for Greek cheese pie with feta cheese that takes 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook. This is a great choice for busy cooks.
A quick recipe for Greek cheese pie with feta cheese that takes 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook. This is a great choice for busy cooks.
Tyropitakia: Cheese Pie Triangles
Whether your passion is flaky pastry dough or the cheeses of Greece, these little cheese pie trianges are a delight. Try fixing them with young cooks since they are fun and easy, and the triangles are the perfect "kid size" for eating. Great finger food.
Whether your passion is flaky pastry dough or the cheeses of Greece, these little cheese pie trianges are a delight. Try fixing them with young cooks since they are fun and easy, and the triangles are the perfect "kid size" for eating. Great finger food.