Easy Greek recipes

Greek food is my favourite, and it should be yours too! These easy Mediterranean recipes are healthy, really simple, and delicious. Whether you're interested in the Mediterranean diet or just want to recreate some of your favourite Greek dishes that you had on holiday in Greece, this board is for you!
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Bifteki (One Pan Greek Burgers And Potatoes)
Bifteki is a classic Greek dish loved by Greek families everywhere! Otherwise described as just Greek burgers and potatoes, it’s baked all in one pan with the wonderfully moist and tender patties on top of the creamy-on-the-inside-crisp-on-the-outside potatoes. You won’t believe how delicious this is with a horiatiki salad and tsatziki on the side!
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Greek Red Pepper Dip
Bring a taste of the Mediterranean summer into your kitchen with this quick and easy feta dip recipe! Tangy, creamy, zesty and just a little bit fiery, ‘tyrokafteri’ (literally ‘hot cheese’ in Greek) is a spicy feta dip that’s perfect for mezze platters, or simple appetizers and snacks. Throw just 5 simple ingredients into a food processor. In just 5 minutes, your dip will be ready for shovelling into your mouth with warm flat bread, pita chips or on the side with a classic Greek meal. Move over tzatziki!
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24 Greek Side Dishes
Moussaka, Greek roast lamb, souvlaki or pastitsio! Whichever you’re in the mood to make, you’ll want a tasty and easy Greek side dish to go with it, right? So if it’s all Greek to you when it comes to what to serve with a classic Greek dish, I’ve got you covered with this list of 24 delicious, no-fuss ideas! (which, incidentally, all happen to be vegetarian!) Kali orexi! (Enjoy your meal!)
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Spicy Feta Dip 'Tyrokafteri'
Bring a taste of the Mediterranean summer into your kitchen with this quick and easy feta dip recipe! Tangy, creamy, zesty and just a little bit fiery, ‘tyrokafteri’ (literally ‘hot cheese’ in Greek) is a spicy feta dip that’s perfect for mezze platters, or simple appetizers and snacks. Throw just 5 simple ingredients into a food processor. In just 5 minutes, your dip will be ready for shovelling into your mouth with warm flat bread, pita chips or on the side with a classic Greek meal.
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Fasolakia (Greek Green Beans)
‘Fasolakia’ has to be one of the most delicious ways to eat green beans! There are a few potatoes in it, making it surprisingly satisfying eaten by itself in a bowl with plenty of feta cheese and bread to mop up the delicious tomato and olive oil sauce. Greek green beans also make a perfect ‘fancy but easy’ side dish, and they won’t even take up oven space – just simmer on the stove.
Grab an authentic Greek chicken gyro pita from a neighbourhood ‘souvlaki shop’ in Greece or… make it yourself at home. No need for a spit! Just cook marinated chicken thigh pieces in your oven. Then wrap in pita bread with ripe tomatoes, tangy onion, crunchy lettuce, refreshing tzatziki sauce and… fries! You won’t believe how similar these chicken gyro pitas taste to the ones in Greece, and how easy they are to make in around 30 minutes!
Super easy Greek Chicken Gyro Pita
Grab an authentic Greek chicken gyro pita from a neighbourhood ‘souvlaki shop’ in Greece or… make it yourself at home. No need for a spit! Just cook marinated chicken thigh pieces in your oven. Then wrap in pita bread with ripe tomatoes, tangy onion, crunchy lettuce, refreshing tzatziki sauce and… fries! You won’t believe how similar these chicken gyro pitas taste to the ones in Greece, and how easy they are to make in around 30 minutes!
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5 Minute Greek Yogurt Dill Dip
It’s hard to imagine how a dip could be simpler than this no-cook Greek yogurt dill dip. Very similar to tzatziki (without the cucumber!), all you’ll need to make it is 5 minutes and 5 simple ingredients. This is so versatile! Dip raw veggies, chips, halloumi fries, zucchini fries – whatever you like – into it, or even turn it into a simple creamy sauce for salmon, chicken and more.
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Greek Stuffed Peppers and Tomatoes
Want to know how to cook gemista like the very best you’ve had on your holiday to Greece? Otherwise known as stuffed peppers and tomatoes, this fantastic summer recipe is a Greek classic dish that’s stayed popular for good reason. It’s healthy, it’s filling, it’s authentic, it’s amazingly tasty… and it makes fantastic leftovers!
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21 + Easy Greek Appetizers
Next time you need an appetizer for guests, or just a really good plate of party food, how about going Greek? Here are 21+ crowd pleasing (not to mention healthy) Greek appetizers that are really easy to make.
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Easy Greek Beef Stew 'Stifado'
There’s a good chance even those who are not a fan of stews will enjoy this version of Greek beef ‘stifado’. ‘Hidden secret’ ingredients make the sauce so sweet, sticky and fragrant and the stars of the show, beef and onions, are meltingly tender. The flavors in ‘stifado’ might be complex, but it’s very easy to make without even turning on your oven. Don’t forget to serve with feta cheese and plenty of bread to mop up the deeply-flavored, wine-rich sauce.
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Fasolakia (Greek Green Beans)
‘Fasolakia’ has to be one of the most delicious ways to eat green beans! There are a few potatoes in it, making it surprisingly satisfying eaten by itself in a bowl with plenty of feta cheese and bread to mop up the delicious tomato and olive oil sauce. Greek green beans also make a perfect ‘fancy but easy’ side dish, and they won’t even take up oven space – just simmer on the stove.
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Greek Bread (Easy No Knead!)
This authentic Greek bread recipe is just like the bread you’ll be served in every restaurant on your vacations to Greece. It’s such a ridiculously easy homemade bread recipe (no knead to knead!) and so delicious with its crunchy top and soft, cake like inside.
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Easy Greek Beef Stew 'Stifado'
There’s a good chance even those who are not a fan of stews will enjoy this version of Greek beef ‘stifado’. ‘Hidden secret’ ingredients make the sauce so sweet, sticky and fragrant and the stars of the show, beef and onions, are meltingly tender. The flavors in ‘stifado’ might be complex, but it’s very easy to make without even turning on your oven. Don’t forget to serve with feta cheese and plenty of bread to mop up the deeply-flavored, wine-rich sauce.
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Feta and Red Pepper Quiche
A healthy, tasty, and simple anytime kind of meal. All you need for this super easy vegetarian red pepper and feta quiche is 7 simple ingredients plus seasoning. Thanks to a couple of shortcuts, you can make it in just 15 minutes of hands-on time.
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30 Minute Greek Mac n' Cheese
If you’re looking for a way to brighten up and lighten up your old favourite mac n’ cheese, this easy Greek spinach and feta mac and cheese could be for you. Made with a quick secret ingredient ‘sauce’, it’s much lighter than a classic macaroni cheese… and you’ll love the surprising Greek style twist!
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