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Greek gumbo with okra, gnocchi & chickpeas (vegan)

This vegan Greek gumbo with okra, gnocchi, and chickpeas is a simple and flavorful dish. Μade in less than 30 minutes, it’s ideal for a weeknight dinner.

Greek gumbo with okra, gnocchi & chickpeas (vegan) 2This Greek gumbo recipe is a great example of the Mediterranean way of cooking that shows us how to make healthy and tasty dishes with a few, simple ingredients. However, chickpeas are not normally used with okra, but I find that they pair very well with this recipe, and they’re also a great way to add some plant-based protein 🙂 .

If you want to make this recipe gluten-free, you can use gluten-free gnocchi or just substitute cubed potatoes. In this case, you should cook the potatoes from the start, along with the okra….

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Greek yogurt, honey & white chocolate mousse cake

This guilt-free Greek yogurt, thyme honey and white chocolate mousse cake with a walnut and oats base and fresh fruits on top, is the perfect summer dessert!

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This Greek yogurt, honey, and white chocolate mousse cake is served with plenty of fresh fruit and a light drizzling of extra honey. It is a light, summer dessert with minimum guilt because half of the cream for the mousse is replaced with Greek yogurt (2% fat) which except for the freshness, it also provides some extra protein. The tanginess of the yogurt is eliminated by the sweetness of the honey and the white chocolate, with the finished mousse having the taste of something between a velvety cheesecake and a smooth vanilla ice cream! And though it’s not as low-fat as this yogurt pannacotta with strawberry sauce, I believe you can eat it without any remorse, especially if you follow a balanced diet! 🙂 And because the base is made from oats and walnuts, this cake is also gluten-free. …

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Greek beef stew with orzo pasta (Youvetsi)

This hearty and flavorful Greek beef stew with orzo pasta, a.k.a. Youvetsi, is an iconic, traditional dish usually made for Sunday dinner.

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If you ask a Greek to name a Sunday dinner, then the most probable answer you’re going to get is “Youvetsi”. Youvetsi is a flavorful traditional Greek beef stew with orzo pasta and gets its name from the homonymous baking dish usually made of clay. The thing that makes this recipe to stand out is that the orzo pasta absorbs all the flavor of the beef because it is baked in the pan with the sauce from the stew. This results in a hearty and cozy dish with a full-bodied character that makes everyone drool with anticipation! If you want to check a few other Greek Sunday dinners click the following links for this meatloaf with hard boiled eggs and this Greek whole stuffed chicken with chestnuts and rice….

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Fresh fava bean salad and a fava spread – Vegan

The flavor of fresh fava beans and olives shines through this vegan and healthy Mediterranean salad which can also be made into a fava spread!

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This Mediterranean salad with fresh fava beans, olives, and croutons is a simple and tasty way to enjoy fava beans which happen to be in season for a few months usually starting from April. Like most legumes, fava beans are rich in plant-based protein and dietary fiber and are very low in fat, something that makes them an excellent food, not only for those who watch their weight or just like to eat healthy, but for everyone! Except for the salad recipe, at the end of this post (at the notes section of the recipe card) you will also find a recipe for a simple fava spread. You can have this spread for breakfast, snack, or even make hor d’oeuvres and serve them to your guests before dinner :-)…

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Vegan Greek superfood breakfast (or dessert) bowls – Koliva

These Greek traditional superfood bowls are the perfect plant-based breakfast (or even dessert) full of antioxidants and health benefits

These vegan Greek superfood breakfast bowls are called Koliva. Koliva is a simple but amazing recipe full of superfoods which provide you enough energy and nutrients to start your day right. Wheat berries, raisins, almonds, sesame seeds, walnuts, pomegranate, cinnamon, and chickpea flour are all foods known for their many health benefits and for being rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and healthy fats. Traditionally, koliva is made with icing sugar as the sweetener but you can use maple syrup (or honey for non-vegans) for a more healthy option. Moreover, they’re so versatile, you can eat them for breakfast, snack or even dessert. And if you’re like me and think that hiding superfoods inside your desserts is a great idea, then you’ll find this olive oil babka bread with goji berries, saffron, and white chocolate filling very interesting!…

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