Diet
Vegetarian Greek Recipes
Greek cooking is accidentally one of the most vegetarian-friendly cuisines in Europe, because the Orthodox fasting calendar demanded it for roughly half the year.
Greek cooking accommodates most dietary requirements without special effort, largely because the Orthodox fasting calendar required it for roughly half the year. Dishes developed to meet those restrictions are not diminished versions of anything, they are the tradition itself.
Recipes here include Tzatziki, Horiatiki salata, Spanakopita, Baklavas, Gigantes plaki and Melitzanosalata.
Every recipe on Kalliopi's Kitchen carries the dish's Greek name and a pronunciation, its region where that is meaningful, ingredient quantities in both metric and imperial, and an honest note on what commonly goes wrong. Nutrition figures are calculated estimates and are labelled as such.
Vegetarian Greek Recipes
217 recipes on the site so far.
TzatzikiTzatziki ΤζατζίκιDips and Sauces · 15m · serves 6
Greek SaladHoriatiki salata Χωριάτικη σαλάταSalads · 12m · serves 4
SpanakopitaSpanakopita ΣπανακόπιταBreads and Pies · 1h 30m · serves 8
BaklavaBaklavas ΜπακλαβάςDesserts · 1h 45m · serves 24
Baked Giant Beans in TomatoGigantes plaki Γίγαντες πλακίMain Courses · 2h 5m · serves 6
Smoky Aubergine DipMelitzanosalata ΜελιτζανοσαλάταDips and Sauces · 45m · serves 6
HortaHorta vrasta Χόρτα βραστάSide Dishes · 35m · serves 4
LoukoumadesLoukoumades ΛουκουμάδεςDesserts · 45m · serves 6
GalaktobourekoGalaktoboureko ΓαλακτομπούρεκοDesserts · 1h 30m · serves 12
How to Make Greek Coffee in a BrikiEllinikos kafes Ελληνικός καφέςDrinks · 7m · serves 2
Cretan DakosDakos ΝτάκοςSalads · 12m · serves 4
GemistaGemista ΓεμιστάMain Courses · 2h 10m · serves 6
FasoladaFasolada ΦασολάδαSoups · 1h 45m · serves 6
SaganakiSaganaki ΣαγανάκιMeze and Appetisers · 15m · serves 4
MelomakaronaMelomakarona ΜελομακάροναDesserts · 1h 5m · serves 30
BriamBriam ΜπριάμMain Courses · 2h · serves 6
Yellow Split Pea PureeFava Santorinis Φάβα ΣαντορίνηςDips and Sauces · 1h · serves 6
TiropitaTiropita ΤυρόπιταBreads and Pies · 1h 15m · serves 8
Scrambled Eggs with Tomato and FetaStrapatsada ΣτραπατσάδαBreakfast Recipes · 23m · serves 3
BougatsaBougatsa ΜπουγάτσαBreakfast Recipes · 1h 10m · serves 8
Grilled HalloumiHalloumi ΧαλλούμιMeze and Appetisers · 11m · serves 4
DolmadesDolmades ΝτολμάδεςMeze and Appetisers · 1h 50m · serves 8
Lentil Soup with VinegarFakes ΦακέςSoups · 1h 7m · serves 6
Courgette Fritters with FetaKolokithokeftedes ΚολοκυθοκεφτέδεςMeze and Appetisers · 55m · serves 6
KourabiedesKourabiedes ΚουραμπιέδεςDesserts · 52m · serves 30
Rhodes Chickpea and Tomato FrittersPitaroudia ΠιταρούδιαMeze and Appetisers · 45m · serves 6
Cypriot Black-Eyed Bean Salad with ChardLouvi ΛούβιSide Dishes · 55m · serves 4
Cypriot Easter Cheese PastriesFlaounes ΦλαούνεςBreads and Pies · 2h 5m · serves 16
Cypriot Grape Must and Almond CandySoutzoukos ΣουτζιούκοςDesserts · 1h 40m · serves 12
MahalepiMahalepi ΜαχαλεπίDesserts · 30m · serves 6
Cyprus Delights, Rose and MasticLoukoumia ΛουκούμιαDesserts · 1h 30m · serves 30
Cypriot Fresh Cheese with HoneyAnari me meli Ανάρι με μέλιDesserts · 5m · serves 4
Cypriot Lenten Tahini Spiral BreadTahinopita ΤαχινόπιταBreads and Pies · 1h 10m · serves 8
SkordaliaSkordalia ΣκορδαλιάDips and Sauces · 35m · serves 6
Spicy Whipped Feta DipTirokafteri ΤυροκαυτερήDips and Sauces · 10m · serves 6
SpanakorizoSpanakorizo ΣπανακόρυζοMain Courses · 45m · serves 4
Leek and RicePrasorizo ΠρασόρυζοMain Courses · 50m · serves 4
TsourekiTsoureki ΤσουρέκιBreads and Pies · 1h 30m · serves 12
KoulourakiaKoulourakia ΚουλουράκιαDesserts · 1h · serves 30
New Year Cake with the Hidden CoinVasilopita ΒασιλόπιταDesserts · 1h 10m · serves 12
Fried Honey PastryDiples ΔίπλεςDesserts · 1h 15m · serves 10
Walnut Spice CakeKarydopita ΚαρυδόπιταDesserts · 1h 5m · serves 12
PortokalopitaPortokalopita ΠορτοκαλόπιταDesserts · 1h 15m · serves 15
Chickpea FrittersRevithokeftedes ΡεβιθοκεφτέδεςMeze and Appetisers · 45m · serves 6
Sesame and Honey BarsPasteli ΠαστέλιDesserts · 25m · serves 16
Cretan Sweet Cheese Hand PiesKalitsounia ΚαλιτσούνιαDesserts · 1h 10m · serves 8
Cretan Clarified Cream with EggsStaka me avga Στάκα με αυγάBreakfast Recipes · 15m · serves 2
Corfu Almond NougatMandolato ΜαντολάτοDesserts · 55m · serves 16
Thessaloniki Custard TrianglesTrigona Panoramatos Τρίγωνα ΠανοράματοςDesserts · 1h 20m · serves 10
Eggless Spice Cake for Saint FanouriosFanouropita ΦανουρόπιταDesserts · 1h 5m · serves 12
Epirus Cornbread with GreensBatzina ΜπατζίναBreads and Pies · 55m · serves 8
Trahanas SoupSoupa trahana Σούπα τραχανάSoups · 30m · serves 4
Rhodes Sesame and Honey Wedding SweetMelekouni ΜελεκούνιDesserts · 40m · serves 16
Dodecanese Orzo-Style Pasta with TomatoSitaraki ΣιταράκιMain Courses · 35m · serves 4
Pontic Boat-Shaped Cheese BreadPeinirli ΠεϊνιρλίBreads and Pies · 2h · serves 4
Beetroot Salad with Garlic YogurtPantzarosalata ΠαντζαροσαλάταSalads · 1h 20m · serves 6
Cabbage and Carrot SaladLachanosalata ΛαχανοσαλάταSalads · 15m · serves 6
Warm Raki with Honey and SpicesRakomelo ΡακόμελοDrinks · 13m · serves 4
FrappeFrape ΦραπέDrinks · 5m · serves 1
Sesame Bread RingKoulouri Thessalonikis Κουλούρι ΘεσσαλονίκηςBreakfast Recipes · 2h · serves 8
Green Beans in Tomato and Olive OilFasolakia lathera Φασολάκια λαδεράSide Dishes · 1h · serves 4
Fried Courgette SlicesKolokithakia tiganita Κολοκυθάκια τηγανητάSide Dishes · 35m · serves 4
Santorini Tomato FrittersNtomatokeftedes Santorinis Ντοματοκεφτέδες ΣαντορίνηςMeze and Appetisers · 40m · serves 6
Mykonos Spicy Whipped CheeseKopanisti Mykonou Κοπανιστή ΜυκόνουDips and Sauces · 15m · serves 8
Makarounes KarpathouMakarounes Karpathou Μακαρούνες ΚαρπάθουMain Courses · 1h 30m · serves 6
Fried Aubergine SlicesMelitzanes tiganites Μελιτζάνες τηγανητέςSide Dishes · 45m · serves 4
Aubergine Baked with Onion and TomatoMelitzanes imam Μελιτζάνες ιμάμMain Courses · 1h 20m · serves 4
Baked Aubergine with Feta and TomatoMelitzanes me feta Μελιτζάνες με φέταMain Courses · 1h 5m · serves 4
Lentils and RiceFakorizo ΦακόρυζοMain Courses · 50m · serves 4
Yogurt with Honey and WalnutsGiaourti me meli kai karydia Γιαούρτι με μέλι και καρύδιαBreakfast Recipes · 5m · serves 1
Yogurt CakeYiaourtopita ΓιαουρτόπιταDesserts · 1h · serves 10
Romaine and Spring Onion SaladMarouloasalata ΜαρουλοσαλάταSalads · 15m · serves 4
Potato SaladPatatosalata ΠατατοσαλάταSalads · 45m · serves 6
White Bean SaladFasolia salata Φασόλια σαλάταSalads · 1h 15m · serves 6
Pancakes with HoneyTiganites me meli Τηγανίτες με μέλιBreakfast Recipes · 35m · serves 4
Fried Bread with HoneyFriganya ΦρυγανιάBreakfast Recipes · 22m · serves 4
Iced EspressoFrendo espreso Φρέντο εσπρέσοDrinks · 5m · serves 1
Iced CappuccinoFrendo kapoutsino Φρέντο καπουτσίνοDrinks · 8m · serves 1
Mountain TeaTsai tou vounou Τσάι του βουνούDrinks · 13m · serves 4
Okra in Tomato and Olive OilBamies latheres Μπάμιες λαδερέςSide Dishes · 1h · serves 4
Constantinople-Style Braised ArtichokesAnginares ala polita Αγκινάρες αλά πολίταMain Courses · 1h 20m · serves 4
Olive Oil and Lemon SauceLadolemono ΛαδολέμονοDips and Sauces · 5m · serves 6
Basic Greek Tomato SauceSaltsa domatas Σάλτσα ντομάταςDips and Sauces · 40m · serves 6
Epirus Hand-Rolled Cheese PieTyropita Ipirou Τυρόπιτα ΗπείρουBreads and Pies · 1h 45m · serves 8
Aubergine in Yogurt SauceMelitzanes se saltsa giaourtiou Μελιτζάνες σε σάλτσα γιαουρτιούMain Courses · 55m · serves 4
Vegan Stuffed Aubergine with RiceMelitzanes gemistes Μελιτζάνες γεμιστέςMain Courses · 1h 40m · serves 6
Leek PiePrasopita ΠρασόπιταBreads and Pies · 1h 30m · serves 8
Cheese Triangle PastriesTiropitakia trigona Τυροπιτάκια τρίγωναMeze and Appetisers · 1h 10m · serves 8
Apple Pie in PhylloMilopita ΜηλόπιταDesserts · 1h 20m · serves 10
Spinach and Cheese PieSpanakotyropita ΣπανακοτυρόπιταBreads and Pies · 1h 25m · serves 8
Wild Greens PieHortopita ΧορτόπιταBreads and Pies · 1h 25m · serves 8
Aubergine and Feta PieMelitzanopita ΜελιτζανόπιταBreads and Pies · 1h 35m · serves 8
Chunky Aubergine and Tomato StewMelitzanes yahni Μελιτζάνες γιαχνίMain Courses · 1h 10m · serves 4
Cold Yogurt and Cucumber SoupTarator ΤαράτορSoups · 15m · serves 4
Strained Yogurt with Fresh FruitGiaourti me frouta Γιαούρτι με φρούταBreakfast Recipes · 10m · serves 1
Cretan Cracked Green OlivesElies tsakistes Kritis Ελιές τσακιστές ΚρήτηςDips and Sauces · 30m · serves 10
Simple Greek Sliced Tomato SaladNtomatosalata ΝτοματοσαλάταSalads · 10m · serves 4
Orzo Pasta SaladKritharosalata ΚριθαρόσαλαταSalads · 32m · serves 6
Fresh Orange DrinkPortokalada ΠορτοκαλάδαDrinks · 10m · serves 4
Fried Smoked Cheese from EpirusSaganaki Metsovone Σαγανάκι μετσοβόνεMeze and Appetisers · 18m · serves 4
Kalymnos Courgette and Herb FrittataSfougato Kalymnou Σφουγγάτο ΚαλύμνουMain Courses · 1h · serves 6
Vegan Olive Oil CookiesLadokouloura ΛαδοκούλουραDesserts · 50m · serves 10
Semolina HalvaHalvas simigdalenios Χαλβάς σιμιγδαλένιοςDesserts · 40m · serves 10
Semolina Syrup CakeRavani ΡαβανίDesserts · 1h 5m · serves 12
Sifnos Honey CheesecakeMelopita Sifnou Μελόπιτα ΣίφνουDesserts · 55m · serves 8
Baked Feta with Honey and SesameFeta psiti me meli Φέτα ψητή με μέλιMeze and Appetisers · 17m · serves 4
Stuffed Courgette FlowersKolokithoanthoi gemistoi Κολοκυθοανθοί γεμιστοίMeze and Appetisers · 1h 10m · serves 6
LaganaLagana ΛαγάναBreads and Pies · 1h · serves 8
Courgette in Tomato SauceKolokithakia yiahni Κολοκυθάκια γιαχνίSide Dishes · 45m · serves 4
Fried Green PeppersPiperies tiganites Πιπεριές τηγανητέςSide Dishes · 22m · serves 4
Artichokes with PeasAnginares me araka Αγκινάρες με αρακάSide Dishes · 1h · serves 4
Retsina Serving GuideRetsina ΡετσίναDrinks · 5m · serves 4
LimonadaLimonada ΛεμονάδαDrinks · 15m · serves 4
Lentil SaladFakes salata Φακές σαλάταSalads · 45m · serves 6
Chickpea SaladRevithosalata ΡεβιθοσαλάταSalads · 1h · serves 6
Pan-Fried Halloumi with Honey BreakfastHalloumi me meli Χαλούμι με μέλιBreakfast Recipes · 13m · serves 2
Orzo SoupSoupa kritharaki Σούπα κριθαράκιSoups · 40m · serves 4
Red Lentil SoupSoupa fakes kokkines Σούπα φακές κόκκινεςSoups · 40m · serves 4
How to Make Strained Greek Yogurt at HomeGiaourti stragisto Γιαούρτι στραγγιστόDips and Sauces · 10m · serves 6
Christmas BreadChristopsomo ΧριστόψωμοBreads and Pies · 1h 45m · serves 12
Quince Spoon SweetKydoni glyko Κυδώνι γλυκόDesserts · 2h 10m · serves 16
Sour Cherry Spoon SweetVyssino glyko Βύσσινο γλυκόDesserts · 1h 45m · serves 16
Tsipouro Serving GuideTsipouro ΤσίπουροDrinks · 5m · serves 4
Ouzo Serving GuideOuzo ΟύζοDrinks · 5m · serves 4
Sage TeaTsai faskomilo Τσάι φασκόμηλοDrinks · 13m · serves 4
Simple Greek Cucumber and Tomato SaladAngourodomata ΑγγουροντομάταSalads · 10m · serves 4
Grated Carrot SaladKarotosalata ΚαροτοσαλάταSalads · 15m · serves 4
Potato FrittersPatatokeftedes ΠατατοκεφτέδεςSide Dishes · 50m · serves 6
Peloponnese Dried Fig and Walnut BarsSykomaida ΣυκομαΐδαDesserts · 30m · serves 12
Aubergine-Wrapped Rice RollsDolmades me melitzana Ντολμάδες με μελιτζάναMain Courses · 1h 30m · serves 6
Charcoal-Smoked Aubergine DipMelitzanosalata kapnisti Μελιτζανοσαλάτα καπνιστήDips and Sauces · 45m · serves 6
Bitter Orange Spoon SweetNerantzaki glyko Νεραντζάκι γλυκόDesserts · 2h 30m · serves 16
Candied Baby Aubergine Spoon SweetMelitzanaki glyko Μελιτζανάκι γλυκόDesserts · 2h 15m · serves 16
Metaxa Serving GuideMetaxa ΜεταξάDrinks · 5m · serves 4
Mastiha Liqueur Serving GuideMastiha ΜαστίχαDrinks · 5m · serves 4
Almond MacaroonsAmygdalota ΑμυγδαλωτάDesserts · 50m · serves 12
Grape Must CookiesMoustokouloura ΜουστοκούλουραDesserts · 50m · serves 16
Custard Pie Without PhylloGalatopita ΓαλατόπιταDesserts · 1h · serves 8
Rice PuddingRizogalo ΡυζόγαλοDesserts · 50m · serves 6
KollyvaKollyva ΚόλλυβαDesserts · 2h 15m · serves 20
BobotaBobota ΜπομπόταBreads and Pies · 55m · serves 8
Walnut and Grape Must CandySoutzouki ΣουτζούκιDesserts · 2h · serves 10
Sesame and Honey BarPastelli ΠαστέλιDesserts · 25m · serves 12
Soft Fresh Cheese SpreadKatiki Domokou Κατίκι ΔομοκούDips and Sauces · 15m · serves 6
Pasta with Fresh Mizithra CheeseMakaronia me mizithra Μακαρόνια με μυζήθραMain Courses · 20m · serves 4
Olive BreadElioti (Eliopsomo) ΕλιόψωμοBreads and Pies · 1h 5m · serves 10
Grilled Manouri Cheese with HoneyManouri me meli Μανούρι με μέλιMeze and Appetisers · 20m · serves 4
KataifiKataifi ΚανταΐφιDesserts · 1h 15m · serves 12
Custard and Cream Kataifi CakeEkmek kataifi Έκμεκ κανταΐφιDesserts · 1h 15m · serves 10
Cretan Sour TrahanasXinohondros ΞινόχοντροςBreakfast Recipes · 4h 20m · serves 8
KormosKormos ΚορμόςDesserts · 30m · serves 12
Kitro Liker Serving GuideKitro ΚίτροDrinks · 5m · serves 4
Bread-Based Garlic DipSkordalia me psomi Σκορδαλιά με ψωμίDips and Sauces · 20m · serves 6
Baked Feta with TomatoFeta psiti me ntomata Φέτα ψητή με ντομάταMeze and Appetisers · 35m · serves 4
Cypriot Halloumi and Mint RavioliRavioles ΡαβιόλεςMain Courses · 1h 20m · serves 6
Cypriot Yogurt and Mint DipTalattouri ΤαλαττούριDips and Sauces · 15m · serves 6
Ionian Rusk with Tomato and OreganoRiganada ΡιγανάδαSalads · 10m · serves 4
Thessaloniki Baked Feta with PeppersBougiourdi ΜπουγιουρντίMeze and Appetisers · 35m · serves 4
Cypriot Trahanas SoupTrahanas ΤραχανάςSoups · 55m · serves 4
Cypriot Salted Yogurt DrinkAyrani ΑϊράνιDrinks · 5m · serves 4Get one proper Greek recipe a week
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