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Greek cuisine has long been known for its amazing health benefits. This Mediterranean diet is based on eating fresh vegetables, fresh fish, few carbs and lots of extra-virgin Greek olive oil! There are many traditional Greek dishes to discover, like stuffed eggplants, tzatziki, wrapped grape leaves or eggplant moussaka. We have a great collection of Greek recipes to help you eat healthy and delicious food.

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Ingredients

  • 5 large potatoes
  • 1/2 cup parsley
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 2 cups shredded cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • Sour cream


method

  1. Boil and drain the potatoes
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the potatoes with parsley, minced garlic, cilantro,  shredded cheese and milk.
  3. Mash the mixture thoroughly. 
  4. Shape into palm-sized balls, then flatten on a sheet pan
  5. Put in oven for 20 min at 355° F
  6. Layer, spreading generously with sour cream
  7. Garnish, and enjoy!

 

Top rated Greek recipes

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This recipe is Greek, healthy and full of flavor! You could also try grilling this on the BBQ for a great summer ma...

  • 1 whole chicken (3 to 4 pounds) with neck and giblets removed
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Greek Marinade ( see recipe below)
  • Oil for the grill rack
4.6/5 (141 Votes)

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Here is my healthier version of the traditional Greek Baklava, its got less sugar and less fat but is still delicio...

  • 1/2 17.3 ounce package (1 sheet) frozen puff pastry
  • 3/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds
  • 5 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4.2/5 (21 Votes)

Her death could have been prevented.

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in large skillet sauté onion: add beef ,cinnamon, salt, pepper, and parsley co til beef is browned drain add tomat

  • filling
  • 2lbs ground beef
  • 1lb rigatoni
  • 23 oz tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup parsley fresh
  • dash of cinnamon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 oz pecorino romano
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • cream sauce
  • 6 cups milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup corn starch
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 8 oz pecorino romano
4.5/5 (8 Votes)

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Armenian Easter Bread

  • 4 c milk
  • 4 c sugar
  • 2 pkg yeast
  • 16 eggs
  • 1.5 c butter, melted
  • 12 c flour, approx
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 6 tbsp mahleb
4/5 (31 Votes)

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Here is a great recipe for greek pizza, if you have leftovers from a salad, super healthy!

  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 (6-inch) whole wheat pita breads (100 calories each)
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1/2 small red onion, halved and sliced thin
  • 12 pitted kalamata olives, halved
  • 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup hummus
  • 1/2 part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 4 Tbsp (1 oz) crumbled feta cheese
  • Tzatziki
  • 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 Tbsp English cucumber, finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • salt and pepper, to taste
4/5 (38 Votes)

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I thought I would make thirsty thursday interesting with a little ouzo, and a little vodka

  • 1 1/4 ounce vodka
  • 1/4 ounce ouzo
  • Olive, for garnish
4/5 (36 Votes)

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These traditional Armenian cookies might be simple to make, but they taste absolutely incredible! We highly recomme...

  • 1 lb unsalted butter
  • 1.5 c icing sugar
  • 2 egg yolks,well beaten
  • .5 tsp almond extract
  • 3 c unbleached flour
  • ground pistachios
  • icing sugar to sprinkle over cookies
3.9/5 (41 Votes)

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Finely grate the cucumber with the skin and let drain for 1 h

  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 package Greek yogurt
  • 1 lime
  • salt and pepper
  • mint
  • 2 cloves of garlic
4.2/5 (11 Votes)

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Add all ingredients to food processor

  • 1 Can garbanzo beans
  • 1/4 C lemon juice
  • 1/4 C tahini
  • 2 Cl. garlic
  • 2 t olive oil
  • 2-3 T water
  • paprika
4.2/5 (13 Votes)

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Sautee the onion in the olive oil until almost cooked

  • Green beans
  • 1 big can of chopped tomatoes, or 2 small ones
  • 2 zucchinis
  • 2 carrots
  • 3 medium potatos
  • 1 big onion
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • bunch of fresh parsley
  • olive oil
  • feta, to serve
4.2/5 (28 Votes)

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