15 Popular Greek and Mediterranean Recipes made Vegan

The Mediterranean lifestyle is characterized by a diet high in plant-based foods and monounsaturated fats, with plenty of regular physical activity. Thus, perhaps it should come as no real surprise that residents of this region live comparatively long lives that are relatively free of many of the chronic diseases that plague Western society. Fortunately, it’s easy to incorporate elements of Mediterranean-style eating into your plant-based diet. Check out the 15 vegan Greek & Mediterranean recipes below: 

1. Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

Pies are a tradition in Greece and spanakopita is probably one of the most popular pies there.

2. Greek Nachos

Try these Greek nachos for movie nights or nights where you just want to lounge around and surf the internet.

3. Mediterranean Focaccia Bread

Homemade bread has a way of filling your home with an amazing scent that warms your body and gives you hunger pangs. There are so many ways to use it, from dipping in soups to filling two pieces of toasted goodness with fresh veggies to making a sandwich.

4. Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

The earthy flavors of hummus combine with the roasted red pepper to create a wonderful undertone to this dip, which goes great with pita bread, tortilla chips, fresh veggies or by itself.

5. Greek Fava

This is one of the most popular Greek dishes and can be found pretty much at any tavern all over Greece. It’s a very tasty dish and makes a great appetizer or side dish.

6. Vegan Spetsofai Greek Stew with Sausage and Peppers

This is another traditional country Greek recipe, ideal meal to enjoy with beer or wine.

7. Tiropitakia (Greek Cheese Hand Pies)

People don’t really enjoy having a big breakfast in Greece. Breakfast is usually coffee and a pie. There are snack places there where they sell pies every few meters all over the country.

8. Giouvarlakia (Greek “Meatball” Soup)

This is a hearty and delicious soup that is veganized.

9. Pastitsio

Pastitsio is a traditional Greek dish with oven baked pasta, meat sauce, and bechamel. Try this vegan-version of a festive dish.

10. Vegan Vegetable Tart

This is a recipe for a delicious vegetable tart, with a healthy whole wheat crust. The Mediterranean inspired flavors are held together by a roasted garlic and artichoke spread, salty kalamata olives, and tender grilled zucchini.

11. Baked Falafel Salad with Two Creamy Dressings

Falafels are a Mediterranean food that is usually fried. Here we are baking them making them a healthier addition to your plant-based diet.

12. Falafel Tacos

Try this interesting take on a Mediterranean classic: Falafels. The Sriracha Tahini Sauce has the heat of a normal hot sauce that you would add to the tacos.

13. Smoky White Bean and Roasted Yellow Pepper Hummus

Try this smoky chipotle flavored hummus at your next get-together.

14. Oil-free Kale Edamame Hummus

Here’s an interesting and healthy take on hummus.

15. Moroccan Strudels

These scrumptious and super simple strudels are perfect to serve at your next dinner party.