What Greek food is vegan?

Gemista, Fasolada, Briam, Dolmades (no cheese), Nistisima pastries are naturally plant-based or easily made so.

What hidden animal ingredients are common in Greek food?

Feta added by default, Honey on desserts, Butter in pastry.

Vegan by cuisine

Vegan greek food

Short answer

Gemista, Fasolada, Briam are naturally plant-based or easily made so. Ask for 'nistisimo' (fasting) dishes — an entire vegan menu exists all year.

Naturally vegan dishes

Gemista
Fasolada
Briam
Dolmades (no cheese)
Nistisima pastries

Hidden animal ingredients

Feta added by default
Honey on desserts
Butter in pastry

How to order vegan greek food

Ask for 'nistisimo' (fasting) dishes — an entire vegan menu exists all year.

Say this: "Nistisimo, choris avga, gala i meli."

Frequently asked questions

What Greek food is vegan?: Gemista, Fasolada, Briam, Dolmades (no cheese), Nistisima pastries are naturally plant-based or easily made so.
What hidden animal ingredients are common in Greek food?: Feta added by default, Honey on desserts, Butter in pastry.
How do I order vegan at a Greek restaurant?: Ask for 'nistisimo' (fasting) dishes — an entire vegan menu exists all year.
What phrase should I use?: "Nistisimo, choris avga, gala i meli."

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