Looking for Go-To Greek Lenten Recipes

[dimi_pat]

I’ve been trying to expand what I cook during Lent, and I realized I tend to rotate through the same few meals every year. Things like fasolada, lentils, simple vegetable dishes, and occasionally some seafood, but I know there’s a much bigger tradition out there.

What I’m especially curious about are the recipes people actually grew up eating at home, not just the well-known ones you see online. The kinds of dishes that feel satisfying and comforting even without meat or dairy. I’ve heard there are some wonderful regional specialties too, especially with legumes and greens.

What are your go-to Lenten meals? Anything that feels essential in your family or region that you’d recommend trying?

 

[k_tsoukalas]

This is such a great question because I think a lot of us fall into the same Lent rotation every year. Fasolada and lentils are staples in my kitchen too, but there really is a huge range of dishes once you start looking beyond the obvious ones.

One thing I grew up eating often during Lent was revithia (chickpeas), sometimes baked slowly in the oven with lots of onion, olive oil, and lemon. It’s simple but incredibly comforting. Another favorite is spanakorizo, especially when it’s very lemony and made with plenty of herbs.

Greens in general play a big role as well. Things like horta with olive oil and lemon or leek dishes such as prassorizofeel very traditional and satisfying without needing anything else on the table.