Easy Greek Recipes Perfect for Weeknights

This collection of Easy Greek Recipes Perfect for Weeknights is all about comforting meals that don’t take much time. They use everyday ingredients and come together without too much effort, which makes them a good fit for evenings when you just want to get dinner on the table. They’re easy to make, reliable, and feel like something you could come back to any night of the week.

Smyrna Meatballs

Soutzoukakia or Smyrna Meatballs is a delicious dish made with lightly fried meatballs and vegetables baked in tomato sauce. I usually serve it with a side of Greek salad and a slice of crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.

To learn more: Izmir Kofte (Smyrna Meatballs)

Greek Lemon Potatoes

Authentic Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes recipe is a staple in Greek cuisine, known for its tangy lemon flavor and crispy golden edges with soft and creamy inside. It's effortless to make, uses basic ingredients, and pairs wonderfully with a variety of Mediterranean dishes such as Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs. 

To learn more: Authentic Greek Lemon Roasted Potatoes

Greek Potato Dip

Skordalia is a classic Greek Potato Dip consisting of garlic, olive oil, and vinegar. It has a smooth, creamy texture and a bold garlic flavor that pairs perfectly with grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables. This garlic and potato dip comes together easily with just a few ingredients and can be served warm or at room temperature.

To learn more: Skordalia - Greek Potato Dip

Aubergine Papoutsakia

Aubergine Papoutsakia (or Patlıcan Pabucaki) is a delightful vegetarian stuffed aubergine dish from Greek and Turkish cuisine. While it traditionally includes ground meat stuffing similar to Greek Moussaka (Musaka), I prefer this vegetarian version as a lighter option, especially during the summer.

To learn more: Papoutsakia - Vegetarian Stuffed Eggplant

Briam - Greek Roasted Vegetables

Briam is a hearty Greek casserole dish featuring roasted vegetables cooked in a generous amount of olive oil and seasoned with simple Mediterranean flavors.

To learn more: Briam - Greek Roasted Vegetables

Tirokafteri

Tirokafteri is a spicy, salty, and tangy Whipped Feta Dip made with a handful of ingredients, including roasted red peppers, feta cheese, vinegar, and olive oil. 

It is ready in 15 minutes and is commonly served with warm, freshly made Greek Pita Bread, or as part of a Mediterranean mezze platter.

To learn more: Tirokafteri (Spicy Whipped Feta Dip)

Chicken Lemon Soup

Avgolemono Soup is a rich, cozy, and comforting Greek Chicken Lemon Soup made with chicken, rice, fresh lemon juice, and eggs. This classic Greek soup combines simple ingredients to create a creamy, silky texture without using any cream.

To learn more: Greek Chicken Lemon Soup - Avgolemono

Melitzanosalata

Melitzanosalata (Roasted Greek Aubergine Dip) is a smokey and delicious Greek appetizer/meze made with fire-roasted aubergines, tangy lemon juice, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil.

This heavenly eggplant salad is a harmonious blend of smoky, zesty, and vibrant Mediterranean flavors.

To learn more: Melitzanosalata - Roasted Greek Eggplant Dip

Greek Salad

Delicious, colorful, and refreshing Greek Cucumber Salad is a perfect side dish whether it's for your summer BBQ parties or family meals. It is made with healthy ingredients such as cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, olives, and feta cheese. 

This simple Greek Salad is ready in 15 minutes and packed with Mediterranean flavors you will love.

To learn more: Greek Cucumber Salad

Kadaif Dessert

Kadaif Dessert is a popular and unique Mediterranean dessert made with layers of crispy, shredded filo pastry base filled with a rich and nutty walnut mixture, and then baked until crispy. The dessert is then soaked in a sweet syrup, adding an extra layer of flavor and moisture.

To learn more: Kadaif Dessert - Turkish Tel Kadayif