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25 Vegan Greek Recipes: The Best Vegan Food

Inspired by Greek Cuisine
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While I haven’t traveled to Greece yet, Greek food has so many tantalizing avors that tempt
my tastebuds. While traditional Greek food has lots of meat and dairy, there are a few
authentic choices when it comes to vegetarian Greek food. But, if you think that following a
vegan or plant-based diet means missing out on your favorite dishes from Greece, you’re
wrong! Here are 25 vegan Greek recipes that brings a taste of Greece to your home kitchen.

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Vegan Greek Recipes: Starting with the Basics

Now, there are a few ingredients that are typically used in Greek cuisine that aren’t vegan,
like feta cheese and tzatziki sauce. Thankfully, some talented vegan food bloggers have
whipped up healthy, plant-based versions to create vegan Greek food. Use these to easily
create your own vegan Greek recipes or combine them with some of the meals listed below.

Vegan Feta Cheese

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Feta cheese was one of my favorite Greek ingredients before going vegan. Now, you don’t
need to give up that food you once loved even if you’re following a plant-based diet. Make
multiple batches of this vegan feta cheese recipe by A Virtual Vegan to get your x, and use
it in several of the recipes listed below. It crumbles just like real feta!

Vegan Tzatziki Sauce

I remember giving up tzatziki sauce when I rst went vegan many years ago. While I was sad
to not eat it anymore, I also had such terrible stomach pains from dairy and yogurt. In the
end, it was easy to not eat it anymore. I’m glad that I’ve found this vegan version of tzatziki
sauce so I can enjoy it again as a vegan without any regrets or pains. Yum Vegan Food has the
perfect tzatziki recipe for the veggies in the crowd (or anyone wanting to go dairy-free or
eat a little healthier!).

Pita Bread from Scratch

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It’s easy to buy pita bread at the grocery store, but it certainly won’t taste as good as the kind
made fresh at home. With this pita bread recipe by Son Shine Kitchen, you can make your
own pita pockets using just a few simple ingredients. Pita bread is featured in several vegan
Greek recipes in this article, so feel free to try it out with any of them.

Greek Seasoning

Who doesn’t love a good DIY spice blend? You can use this Greek seasoning in just about any
Greek dish or tons of other recipes to add a Greek air. This easy Greek seasoning by

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Recipes From a Pantry takes only ve minutes to prepare, and you can add Mediterranean
avors to any dish. Put this spice mix into a pretty package for a lovely gift, too.

Greek Salads and Soup

I’ve got an excellent recipe for a Greek inspired soup, as well as multiple vegan Greek recipes
for various salads, too. These can be served as a side dish, a starter, or as the main course if
you prepare a larger meal of it. It’s a great way to get your veggies in for the day.

Greek Lentil Soup

In many Greek restaurants, you’ll nd “fakes soupa” on the menu, or lentil soup. This is an
easy Greek lentil soup by Supergolden Bakes that you can make on the stove or inside a
slow cooker or instant pot. It features low cost ingredients, you can make large batches of it,
and it’s vegan / gluten-free / healthy.

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Tabbouleh Salad

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Tabbouleh salad is an eastern Mediterranean dish that’s naturally vegan friendly, made with
parsley, bulgur, cucumber and tomatoes. This easy tabbouleh salad by Live Eat Learn is a
bright and avorful dish that’s quick to whip up and super refreshing. Serve it alongside any
of the main courses listed below.

Dolmas Salad with Roasted Cauli ower Rice

This is an interesting take on traditional Greek cuisine! It’s a Dolmas Salad with Roasted
Cauli ower Rice by The Spice Train. Many ingredients found in dolmas are prepared in a
salad with cauli ower rice. You can serve it with hummus, falafel, and pita bread.

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Easy Greek Salad

Greek Salad is classic vegetarian Greek food, but it usually has big blocks of feta cheese in
there. Thankfully, we can replace feta cheese with vegan feta and enjoy Greek salad once
again! This easy vegan Greek salad recipe comes from the Yum Vegan Food blog, and you
might just want to serve it as a starter to every meal listed here.

Greek Chickpea Salad

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Here’s a refreshing and summery Greek chickpea salad by Occasionally Eggs with lots of
fresh vegetables and a light lemon vinaigrette. There are many components of a Greek salad
here with chickpeas taking the place of the feta cheese. The lemon vinaigrette has lots of
Greek spices and bright, lemony notes.

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad by Real + Vibrant is a quick and easy salad to whip up,
packed with veggies, protein, and healthy fats. You’ll prepare a lemon mint vinaigrette from
scratch, but it’s a total breeze to make. So much delicious Greek avors come together in one
bowl: red onion, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, and many more.

Vegan Greek Appetizers & Sides

These vegan Greek recipes are the side dishes, appetizers, and snacks that you need to have
in your life. Inspired by actual traditional Greek dishes or transforming authentic avors into
new vegan Greek meals, you’re sure to love these tasty bites.

Melitzanosalata

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Have you heard of Melitzanosalata before? Neither had I until now. It’s a Greek dip using
eggplant that’s similar to Baba Ghanoush from the Middle East. Simply put, you’ve gotta try
this Melitzanosalata recipe by Greedy Gourmet. You’ll combine eggplant puree with garlic,
lemon, olive oil, and a variety of avors. Scoop it onto atbread or breadsticks for a tasty
snack or starter.

Ultimate Greek Nachos

Did someone say nachos? I’m a little bit obsessed with nachos, but it’s usually the traditional
Mexican variety. With that said, I’m dying to try this Greek take on nachos. The Ultimate
Greek Nachos by Plant-Based Cooking uses pita triangles as a base. There are typical
veggies used in Greek cooking placed on top. Then, the concoction is topped with vegan feta,
tzatziki, and tahini dressing. Enjoy it as a snack, an appetizer, or maybe even the main course!

Greek Dolmathas

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Here’s one of the more traditional vegan Greek recipes for Greek Dolmathas by Hilda’s
Kitchen Blog. You’ll wrap up a mixture of rice, dill, onion, lemon, and other Greek avors into
grape leaves and bake it all together in the oven. Even though there’s a bit of preparation
involved and a lengthy cook time, it’s totally worth making this authentic vegan Greek food.

Fasolakia (Greek Green Beans)

Greek green beans, or Fasolakia, are a traditional vegetarian Greek dish where the beans are
cooked in a tomato and garlic sauce. Then, they’re topped with olive oil, lemon juice, and dill
for the perfectly Mediterranean meal. Try this Fasolakia (Greek green beans) dish by Bowl
of Delicious as a main course or a side dish.

Greek Asparagus

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I love the name of this recipe: My Big Fat Greek Asparagus by The Vegan Atlas. Asparagus
spears are topped with a yummy combination of sundried tomatoes, kalamata olives, and
fresh dill. It’s perfect for when asparagus is in season and makes for a delicious side dish
anytime!

Best Roasted Greek Potatoes

Mmm…pass the potatoes, please! A fair amount of potatoes goes into a Greek or
Mediterranean diet, and this might be one reason why it’s so healthy. Potatoes and delicious
and good for you. Fill up on your share of potatoes with this Roasted Greek Potatoes recipe

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by Whisk Affair. There’s garlic, lemon juice, oregano, and fresh parsley on top for a
delectable dish. It’s one of the yummiest authentic vegan Greek meals.

Cretan Gigantes Beans

I love how beans are used frequently in traditional Greek cuisine, especially larger fava
beans or these gigantes beans (gigantic beans!). In this Cretan Gigante Beans recipe by
Sharon Palmer, she recreates one of her favorite bean dishes that she enjoyed in Crete. It’s
vegan, gluten-free, and super hearty and healthy.

Vegan Greek Main Courses

Here are a collection of vegan Greek recipes to serve as the main meal at lunch or dinner
time. Pair them with an appetizer, side dish, or salad. I am certain that they’re lling enough
to enjoy on their own, too. This is the vegan and vegetarian Greek food that you absolutely
need on your plate right now.

Vegan Moussaka

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Moussaka is an authentic dish originating in the Mediterranean and the Middle East, and it’s
on the majority of restaurant menus throughout Greece. While moussaka typically uses
meat and dairy products, here is a vegan moussaka recipe by Delicious Everyday that you’ll
love. It featured ingredients like eggplant, lentils, potatoes, and a vegan Bechemal sauce.
This recipe sticks true to the original one, swapping out animal products for plant-based
ingredients.

BBQ Vegan Souvlaki

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Here’s a recipe for vegan souvlaki by Yum Vegan Food that uses tofu in place of the meat.
These marinated and grilled souvlaki skewers can be served alongside any Mediterranean
dishes. They’re traditionally matched with Greek salad, tzatziki, and warm pita bread. Guess
what – you’ll nd vegan versions of all of those right here in this article!

Vegan Spanakopita

If you’ve ever had a traditional spanakopita, you might be wondering…how can that possibly
be vegan? Well, here’s a savory recipe for a Vegan Spanakopita by A Virtual Vegan that has a
crispy phyllo pastry and a salty, creamy spinach feta lling. However, there aren’t any animal
products anywhere in sight. It’s a delicious vegetarian Greek pie gone totally vegan, and one
of the tastiest Greek vegan dishes around.

Greek Veggie Balls

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These Greek veggie balls by Sharon Palmer are similar to meat balls…without the meat!
These tantalizing little bites are made of beans, lentils, whole grains, veggies, and of course,
Greek avors. This dish is inspired by keftedes, the fried meatballs that are served as part of
a meze meal. Instead of meat, they’re completely vegetarian and made with black-eyed peas.
You’ll also nd dates, sun-dried tomatoes, and Greek herbs. Serve it all up with a lemon tahini
dip or eat them in place of a meatball in any meal.

Kounoupidi me Patates Kapamas (Greek Stew)

Here is a traditional Greek dish that also happens to be vegetarian and vegan. Kounoupidi
me Patates Kapamas, or stewed cauli ower with potato, is scrumptious vegan Greek food

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that’s comforting and nourishing. This recipe by Kopiaste can be served as a main dish, or
you can omit the potatoes and serve it as a less lling side dish.

Briam (Greek Vegetable Bake)

As someone who hasn’t visited Greece yet, I hadn’t heard of Briam before. What’s Briam?
Briam or Briami is a traditional Greek dish that’s easily prepared vegan. Little Sunny
Kitchen’s Briam dish consists of vegetables sliced into rounds along with a mixture of Greek
herbs and diced tomatoes. You can eat it as a main course with some crusty bread and vegan
feta or as a side dish.

Mediterranean Eggplant Boats

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These healthy Mediterranean Eggplant Boats by Dishing Out Health have everything going
for them: they’re vegan, gluten-free, avorful, healthy, packed with protein, and ready in
under an hour. They rely on a bounty of veggies, perfect for summers where you can nd
everything in season. The eggplant halves are lled with quinoa, a Mediterranean salsa, and
seasoned with balsamic vinegar, tahini, and fresh herbs.

Lemon Roasted Potatoes with Chickpeas

This is one of many vegan Greek recipes in this blog post inspired by traditional Greek
cooking. Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes with Chickpeas by Veggies Save the Day is an easy,

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one dish meal. You’ll enjoy a beautiful mix of potatoes, chickpeas, red peppers and red
onions, seasoned with garlic, lemon, and oregano. Yum!

Learn How to Cook Vegan Greek Recipes

Are you learning how to cook? New to veganism and don’t know where to start? It might be a
good idea to start with some cooking classes. These ones can be done right from the comfort
of your own home…with Veecoco!

Veecoco offers all vegan cooking classes by trained chefs in various cuisines from all over the
world. Their healthy and easy plant-based cooking class is a great place to start. You’ll learn
how to make delicious recipes with vegan nutritionist and athlete, Marisa Hofmeister.

Looking for More Vegan Recipes?

Beyond Greek vegan dishes, I’m rounding up plant-based recipes for cuisines all over the
world. With so many worldly avors to discover, you’ll never get bored in the kitchen. You’ll
want to take a look at these:

Vegan Italian Recipes

Vegan Mexican Recipes
Vegan Japanese Recipes

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Wendy Werneth April 19, 2020 | Reply

I love Greece and its food! I actually became vegan while traveling in Greece, back in 2014. You’d be surprised at just how many dishes in the traditional

cuisine are already vegan without needing to be altered. This is largely because of the “fasting” traditions in the Greek Orthodox church. In this case,

fasting doesn’t mean not eating at all, it just means eating a mostly plant-based diet. And there are about 180 fasting days in the Greek Orthodox

calendar!

Lauren April 19, 2020 | Reply

That’s amazing, Wendy! I still haven’t been to Greece yet, but it’s on my list! That is really interesting about the fasting traditions, I didn’t

realize that. So, maybe it would be a good time of year to travel there during the fasting days! :) That’s really cool that you became vegan while

traveling in Greece!

Hilda Sterner April 17, 2020 | Reply

Thank you so much for including my Dolmathes! I look forward to trying some of the other recipes in the roundup!

Lauren April 19, 2020 | Reply

So many wonderful ones here to try, including yours! Thank you for the fantastic contribution, Hilda!

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