21 Vegetarian Greek Recipes
Love Mediterranean flavors? This mix of authentic and fusion Greek vegetarian recipes will hit the spot! Greek cuisine has so much to offer a vegetarian diet: amazing cheeses and pastries, as well as expertly cooked vegetables and grains.
Although meat is often the most celebrated of Greek dishes, those sun kissed isles are home to some amazing vegetarian delights!
Those who enjoy Mediterranean cooking will know that an abundance of seasonal produce, olive oils, and a variety of grains and fresh cheeses are some of the best elements of Southern European cuisine, and all of these can be enjoyed by lacto-ovo vegetarians like myself.
If you’re making vegetarian Greek recipes at home, remember to use high quality produce and oils to ensure they taste the way they should. Be generous with herbs and seasonings too!
While I love using Greek ingredients in my cooking, this blog has never covered Greek cuisine in any depth nor featured any classic Greek recipes, which is why I am excited to bring you a range of authentic recipes from other bloggers who know their stuff, and some fusion / mash up style recipes from my own blog and others.
Compiling this has inspired me to cook more like the Greeks this summer. I hope you find some ideas that your household will love too!
21 Vegetarian Greek Recipes
Traditional Greek Salad
Let's get this party started with a traditional Greek salad recipe from Earth, Wind & Fire. Greek Salad is enjoyed all over the world, with many variations and fusion twists being added as it travels, but this blog post and recipe show you where it all began.
Greek Yogurt Caesar Salad with Halloumi
My own fusion salad recipe mashes Greek flavors into a Caesar style salad with our favorite Cypriot cheese, halloumi.
Easy Greek Salad for One
Meanwhile, Kylie from Midwest Foodie bulks out her traditional Greek Salad ingredients with some avocado and chickpea to make a full, wholesome meal out of it.
Greek Feta Saganaki Caprese Salad
And Elena at Happy Kitchen Rocks has put a decadent Greek twist on the classic Italian Caprese salad by using fried feta cheese in place of mozzarella.
Tiropita (Greek cheese pastries)
Greek pastries are an absolute joy and these three cheese phyllo delights will be an unmissable addition to your Greek feast! Caroline of Caroline's Cooking makes these with cheeses more commonly found in US and UK supermarkets, but tells you which cheeses to track down if you want something truly authentic.
Skillet Spanakopita
Christina from Dessert for Two shares a really simple way of preparing the traditional Greek spinach and feta pie, Spanakopita, which should be a staple dinner in every veggie household!
Spanakopita Pizza Dippers
The delectable spinach and feta filling in Spanakopita can be used in all sorts of fun twisty ways, and these pizza dippers from Lindsay of The Live in Kitchen are a great crowd pleasing party food.
Flaounes - Greek Cypriot Easter Cheese Cakes
These incredible Greek-Cypriot pastries contain a cheese, sultana and mint mix for an amazing salty + sweet result! Michelle at The Purple Pumpkin Blog will walk you through the process of making your own pastry and swapping in cheeses that are more readily available outside of the Greek isles.
Gemista (Greek Stuffed Vegetables)
Let Ivy from Kopiaste introduce you to this hearty and comforting vegetarian dinner, with stuffed peppers and tomatoes baked with potatoes to absorb all of the juices and flavors. All the proof you need that Greek chefs know how to treat their vegetables right!
Kounoupidi Kapama - Greek Braised Cauliflower with Tomato
And speaking of expertly prepared vegetables, Elena at Olive Tomato will introduce you to the most delicious way to prepare cauliflower that I've seen in a long time.
Vegan Gyros with Jackfruit
Greek street food gyros are usually associated with rotisserie meat, but Mandy at Cook Veggielicious has given them a vegan spin with jackfruit, so everyone can join in!
Halloumi Souvlaki with Tzatziki
Souvlaki is another popular street food consisting of smaller pieces of meat and/or vegetables grilled on skewers. Kate at Veggie Desserts will walk you through a homemade version using halloumi cheese as the protein source. Perfect barbecue food for a veggie and cheese loving crowd!
Grilled Halloumi Tacos
If street food is what you crave, these Greek / Mexican fusion tacos might be for you - bringing Cypriot cheese halloumi, minty guacamole and olives to the party in a delicious taco package.
Greek Potatoes with Lemon & Garlic
Helen at Family Friends Food set out to recreate some Greek potatoes that she was served in a restaurant, and the result is here for all to enjoy: incredibly simple, flavorful roasted potatoes that might stay in your mind for a while to come!
Spanakorizo - Greek Spinach and Tenderstem® Risotto
This spin on Spanakorizo (spinach rice) takes the classic recipe but adds broccolini for extra green goodness. A delicious twist from Lucy at Supergolden Bakes that makes a whole comforting meal out of Spanakorizo!
Delicious Vegan Moussaka with Lentil-Tomato Sauce
And speaking of comforting meals... authentic Greek Moussaka is filled with meat, but Alina from Vegan Runner Eats set out to make an equally filling and delicious vegan version. Her lentil based moussaka will wow you.
Gigandes Plaki
Cooking beans from dried can seem like a long process, but Michelle at Greedy Gourmet will show you how worthwhile it is to prepare these giant butter beans the authentic Greek way.
Pilafi Pourgouri - Crushed Wheat Pilaf
Bulgar wheat and vermicelli are the basis of this delicious and filling pilaf. Essential for any Greek mezze spread! Michelle at The Purple Pumpkin Blog has created a quick and easy recipe using cupboard staples.
Gogges (Greek Pasta)
Greek pasta is totally a thing! Let Ivy at Kopiaste tell you more about its history and how to make it from scratch.
Vegan Feta Cheese
Feta cheese is not only a staple in Greek salads, it is now a common and popular cheese all around the world. Vegans who wish to replicate its salty, crumbly goodness will be delighted with Melanie's recipe on The Virtual Vegan.
Greek Tzatziki
This cucumber yogurt condiment pairs beautifully with a range of Greek dishes, or works as a delicious dip to serve with pita bread! Cassie at Cook it Real Good has an authentic recipe and a few suggestions for what to pair it with.
What a lovely collection of yums! Thank you for including my recipe!
What a great roundup! I LOVE Greek food and there’s so many awesome recipes to try here. Thanks for including my tzatziki!
Thanks For Sharing this amazing recipe. My family loved it. I will be sharing this recipe with my friends. Hope the will like it.