Greek Vegetable Dishes

Yemista or gemista is a Greek dish traditionally consisting of vegetables such as tomatoes and green peppers that are stuffed with rice and vegetables' inner parts. The stuffed vegetables are then baked in the oven. The name of the dish m... READ MORE

A traditional summer staple in Greece, fasolakia is a simple, one-pot dish consisting of green beans that are simmered in olive oil alongside fresh, ripe tomatoes. It is occasionally enriched with other vegetables, such as onions, zucchini, or pot... READ MORE

Braised okra is a Greek classic that is usually enjoyed as a light main course or a side dish. It consists of okra, sautéed onions, and fresh or canned tomatoes. All of the ingredients are braised in olive oil and seasoned with a variety of... READ MORE

Simple in ingredients but packed with flavor, briám is a classic Greek dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as an accompaniment to various meat dishes. Best described as mixed roasted vegetables, it typically consists of sliced pota... READ MORE

In Greece, fried zucchinis can be enjoyed as a meze or a side dish. The zucchinis are sliced, seasoned, and then simply dusted with flour or dipped in an egg batter before they are fried until crispy and golden. It is recommended to pair them with... READ MORE

This Greek classic consists of large white beans that are cooked and then baked in a flavorful tomato sauce, which is usually seasoned with various herbs such as oregano, parsley, and mint. The dish calls for the use of fasolia gigantes, ... READ MORE

In its simplest form, this common Greek dish combines leeks and rice that are sautéed and then simmered until thoroughly cooked. The dish is easily elevated with various vegetables, fresh herbs, or lemon juice, but it usually does not incor... READ MORE

Greek-style stuffed zucchini flowers are typically filled with a combination of rice, vegetables and various spices and herbs. If prepared with a rice stuffing, the blossoms are usually slowly baked in the oven, and if stuffed with other ingredien... READ MORE

Fasolada is a simple and traditional Greek and Cypriot soup made from dried white beans that are drizzled with olive oil and eaten with various vegetables and herbs such as onions, celery, and tomatoes. The dish is nutritious and reminiscent of an... READ MORE

These flavorful fritters employ diced tomatoes as their main ingredient, while other additions commonly include onions, fresh herbs, spices, feta cheese and grated zucchinis. The dish is usually associated with Santorini, an island known for the h... READ MORE

This vegetable dish couples artichokes and peas with a flavorful lemon-infused sauce that is generously seasoned with dill. Arakas me aginares, which translates as artichoke with peas, is occasionally enriched with potatoes, other fresh h... READ MORE

This Greek vegetable stew consists of artichokes, vegetables such as onions, carrots, potatoes, peas, various herbs, and lemon juice. The name of the dish is roughly translated as city-style artichokes since it hails from Istanbul, a city... READ MORE

This simple Greek dish consists of a flavorful combination of rice and cabbage, which is sautéed until tender alongside bell peppers, onions, and fresh herbs. The dish belongs to a wide group of Greek vegetarian dishes, traditionally enjoye... READ MORE

This Cephalonian dish consists of various greens that are stewed alongside tomatoes and various spices and herbs. The dish typically employs onions, celery, leeks, or spinach, and different choice of wild greens such as chard or sorrel. It is occa... READ MORE

Hailing from the island of Corfu, this traditional Greek dish employs greens such as spinach, swiss chard, mustard greens, sorrel, nettles, or dandelion, but the choice is easily adaptable to preference and the availability of ingredients. The gre... READ MORE

This rustic Greek dish is prepared with a variety of mixed beans which are transformed into a hearty soup. The most common ingredients include a combination of lentils, beans, chickpeas, or fava beans, and the soup is usually seasoned with olive o... READ MORE

A summer staple in Ikarian households, soufiko is a simple Greek vegetable dish that combines a variety of fresh and seasonal vegetables with local herbs which are then cooked in a generous amount of high-quality local olive oil. It typically cons... READ MORE

Kounoupidi kapama is a traditional dish that's especially popular in Messinia. The dish is usually made with a combination of cauliflower florets, onions, tomatoes, cinnamon, garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. The onions and garlic are sau... READ MORE

Hailing from Crete, sofegada is a hearty vegetable stew that can be made with any seasonal vegetables. Usually, it includes zucchinis, peppers, potatoes, eggplant, leeks, tomatoes, and various spices and herbs. There is no set recipe for sofegada,... READ MORE

Boutridia is a vegetable stew originating from Zakynthos. It is typically prepared with beans, eggplants, potatoes, white beets, zucchinis, okra, tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil. Most of the vegetables are sautéed, and everything is then se... READ MORE