Picture the scene – a deserted beach on a Greek island, a large glass of something cold, a table full of irresistible vegan Greek dishes and an endless sunset.
Well, there are a few of those we can’t help provide (namely the beach and the endless sunset) but we can do something about the food by providing you with some of our all-time favourite recipes that help recreate the magic of Greek island flavours and dining in your own kitchen.
Some of these recipes have a vegan...ish origin already and others are creative plant-based interpretations of classics. Either way, we know you’re sure to love them all.
Easy Vegan Greek Sheet Pan Dinner
Isn’t just about salivating over the wide variety of small plates and trying a bit of everything on offer. It’s also about coming together with friends and family with laughter, love and probably even a drink or two if that’s where the evening takes you. Here are a few of our top recipe picks to help set the mood:
Inspired by the Greek classic, we love Val’s vegan spanakopita recipe. They’re crispy filo pastries, perfectly filled with spinach, garlic, leeks and vegan feta, and make an ideal candidate for your vegan meze platter.
Most commonly known to us in the UK as a ‘Greek salad’, horiatiki champions all the best fresh flavours from the Islands. Sweet tomato, crisp cucumber, salty olive and sharp onion are married together with a deep lemony dressing, and in the case of this recipe form Yum Vegan Lunch Ideas, tofu pieces instead of feta cheese. If you love plant-based cheese, then try this plant-based feta.
Quorn Souvlaki With Vegan Tzatziki
) and succulent courgette fritters recipe from Lazy Cat Kitchen are a great go-to weekend lunch on their own, but also fit perfectly in your vegan Greek feast.
This sticky recipe for stuffed vine leaves, or dolmades, from The Greek Vegan, is one you’ll be sure to make again and again. They’re stuffed with a herby rice filling that will leave your kitchen smelling of dill, mint and parsley in all the best ways.
Another recipe from The Greek Vegan, this time for flavourful eliopsomo which is a traditional Greek olive bread that’s a distant second cousin to the Italian focaccia. However, the olives aren’t only on top of the spongy bread, but also incorporated through it.
Vegan Greek Recipes
Tzatziki is traditionally a dairy yoghurt-based dill and cucumber dip, but this recipe from The Minimalist Baker uses coconut yoghurt making it effortlessly vegan.
This filling and flavoursome vegan gyros is a hearty meal on its own. This recipe from Lazy Cat Kitchen is a sort of healthy at-home kebab for anyone unfamiliar and uses baked, spicy jackfruit as the main filling.
We’re obsessed with Val’s take on our plant-based take on a moussaka, she uses a rich lentil and porcini ragu with notes of red wine and cinnamon packed into tender aubergines and potato all topped off with a creamy oat-based bechamel.
Vegetarian Greek Cuisine Guide
This recipe for traditional Greek roasted vegetables from The Mediterranean Dish makes for a perfect hearty dinner, any night of the week. Slices of potato, courgette and onion are arranged in a spiral and baked in a rich, herby and tomatoey sauce. A dish that’s both healthy and comforting.
As you might have guessed from the name, this cake is very popular in Constantinople and this plant-based recipe from The Greek Vegan is subtly spiced and citrusy and is traditionally served with Greek coffee.
Been having serious sugar cravings? Well then, you’ll need to try this recipe for vegan Baklava from Yup, It’s Vegan to finish off your plant-powered Greek feast.
Chopped Vegan Greek Salad
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We help to make eating more plants easy and delicious. Fancy letting us take care of dinner? Check out our delicious meals here.Here’s a list full of vegan Greek recipes that are easy to cook and delicious (you won't even miss the meat!). These dishes are made with simple ingredients that anyone can find in their kitchen.
Briam or Greek roasted vegetables is a Greek vegetarian dish. It's simple to prepare and highlights the Greek way of cooking vegetables. Not only is it delicious but I can guarantee you'll be cooking your summer veggies this way again and again.
Easy Raw Vegan Greek Salad
Melitzanosalata is a traditional Greek eggplant dip made with roasted or chargrilled eggplants, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar and parsley. It’s easy to prepare and belongs to a staple of Greek recipes or Greek dishes known as “mezze” (small plates) in Greek.
Patates sto fourno is the classic roasted Greek potatoes dish served in many Greek households and restaurants throughout Greece. You'll love these bright and saucy spuds because they are a welcome addition to just about any plate, and they only call for a handful of ingredients.
Domatokeftedes or Tomato Fritters hail from Santorini and are perfect for summer eating. Use up abundant leftover tomatoes and make a batch to enjoy today.
Grilled Tempeh Greek Salad With Creamy Vegan Greek Dressing
A recipe for traditional Greek lentil soup served with red wine vinegar. It's simple to prepare and makes a perfect quick lunch. Serve it with some salty olives and make sure you have plenty of bread on hand!
Spanakorizo is a traditional Greek rice recipe made with spinach, rice and herbs and is a delightful and healthier way to enjoy the flavours of Greece. Make this classic dish if you want to prepare an easy and healthy lunch in less than 30 minutes!
Enjoy a traditional Greek dip known as walnut skordalia made with walnuts, stale bread and lots of garlic. Put it on your veggies, spread it on your wraps - once you've tasted this fantastic creation, you'll be making it again and again. It's easy to prepare and takes no time at all to whip up.
Vegan Moussaka With Lentils
Made with only 4 ingredients this Greek Lettuce Salad (Maroulosalata) is the perfect salad recipe ready in under 10 minutes. Crispy cos, cooling cucumbers, and crunchy scallions come together with a bit of dill and a simple dressing to produce a refreshing side dish that I guarantee you will be making again and again.
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