Low Fat Greek Recipes

In a heavy soup pot, fry the onion and leek in the olive oil over low heat until transparent. Add the pumpkin and continue frying for 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle with the salt, pepper and spices and fry for a further 1-2 minutes. Add the ouzo and a little water, to... - 50.7754

Start by making the pastry. Sift the flour and baking powder together. In a saucepan bring the olive oil, 125 ml (4 fl oz) water and the salt to the boil, then remove from the heat. Beat the flour into the liquid, little by little, to make a pliable... - 49.8548

GETTING READY 1) Preheat oven moderate to 350°F. MAKING 2) In a large pot add stock or water and bring to boil. 3) Mix rice and salt. 4) Decrease heat, cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 45 minutes.. 5) Cook until the water evaporates. 6) With a... - 49.4122

Put dormant snails into a large pot, with a heavy top, and moisten with water. Use enough water to waken the sleeping snails - about 250 ml (8 fl oz) - but not too much to drown them. Cover and weight the lid well, to prevent finding snails crawling all over... - 49.1737

In a pot of boiling water, blanch the green beans and courgettes for about 4 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and chop them finely. Put the chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl, and add the finely chopped spinach, parsley, dill and mint. Toss so they... - 49.0822

Sprinkle the dried yeast into the warm water and stir in the sugar. Mix together the smaller quantity of flour with the corn meal and salt in a large bowl. Put the powdered mastihi or liquor into a measuring jug and make up to 500 ml (18 fl oz) with warm... - 49.009

MAKING 1. Slice tofu into cubes. 2. In a bowl pour lemon juice and place the cubed tofu in the juice to marinate well. 3. Steam potatoes for 20 minutes till they are tender. 4. In anther cooking pan add olive oil. Heat. 5. Add garlic and onions. Saute for 5... - 48.6302

GETTING READY 1) Use a medium skillet to coat with cooking spray. MAKING 2) Place the skillet over medium heat until hot. 3) Add mushrooms, onion, and green pepper to sauté until tender. 4) In a small bowl, beat eggs, cottage cheese, and pepper. 5) Pour... - 48.2922

GETTING READY 1) Mash raspberries with syrup in food processor or blender. 2) Sieve the mashed puree and remove the seeds. 3) In a small bowl, mix together cold water and cornstarch and keep aside for use. MAKING 4) In a small saucepan over high heat, allow... - 48.1719

MAKING 1. Drain all the boiled potatoes so that excess water is removed. 2. Slightly cool the potatoes so that they can be peeled and sliced. 3. Toss the warm potatoes with olive oil, vinegar, salt, parsley, scallions and green pepper. 4. Bed dinner plates... - 48.0188

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/ 400°F/Gas Mark 6. Oil and line a 900 g / 2 lb loaf tin with non-stick baking paper. Cook the carrots and parsnips in boiling salted water for 10-15 minutes or until very tender. Drain and puree separately. Add 2 tablespoons of... - 47.5765

GETTING READY 1) In a bowl of hot water soak the sun-dried tomatoes for 20-30 minutes until soft. MAKING 2) In a food processor mix water and tomatoes and process till blended. 3) Mix all the remaining dressing ingredients. Continue to process till... - 47.507

GETTING READY 1. About 1 hour before serving, heat the oven to 350°F. MAKING 2. In a large skillet, saute onions in oil until soft, then add garlic, tomatoes, parsley, dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper and cook for 10 minutes. 3. With salt and lemon... - 47.3206

GETTING READY 1. Clean zucchini well and trim its stems. Half the zucchini crosswise in case they are too long. 2. Preheat oven to 375F. MAKING 3. Scoop the center of the zucchini using an apple corer. Discard. 4. To make stuffing mix oregano, parsley,... - 47.2903

Combine the flour, sugar, salt and grated lemon zest in a mixing bowl. Whisk the eggs with the smaller quantity of ouzo (you can use more later if the dough seems dry). Beat this into the dry ingredients until well absorbed. Add the baking powder to the... - 47.1959

MAKING 1. In a large heavy pot, heat oil over low heat. 2. Add the onions. 3. Stir occasionally and cook for about 10 minutes until the onion softens. 4. Add the escarole. 5. Cook over medium heat for 1 minute; stir continuously. 6. Pour in the chicken... - 47.1433

GETTING READY 1)Wash the feta cheese with cold running water and drain it properly. 2) Remove the extra fat from the steak and cut into 1- inch size cubes. MAKING 3) Take a Dutch oven and spray it with cooking spray. Heat the oven over medium heat. 4) Put... - 47.0512

Drain the soaked split peas and put into a saucepan with fresh cold water. Add the bicarbonate of soda -no more than 1/16th of a teaspoon - and bring to the boil. Drain and rinse them. Cover again with cold water and bring to the boil. Add the onion and 4... - 46.7126

GETTING READY 1) Wash rice to keep it moist. 2) Press spinach gently to remove as much liquid as possible from it. MAKING 3) In a medium saucepan, over medium high heat, cook a mixture of rice, green onions and garlic until rice dries and release an... - 46.5528

In a large bowl, combine the romaine, iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, green peppers, onions, celery, tomatoes and olives. In a small bowl, use a fork to crumble the feta cheese. Stir in the cottage cheese. Sprinkle the cheese mixture on top of the lettuce... - 46.4049

MAKING 1) In a large bowl, add first 5 ingredients to combine. 2) In the container of electric blender or food processor, add yogurt, banana, mayonnaise, and juices. Process the ingredients to a smooth mixture. 3) Pour the yogurt mixture over the cabbage... - 46.3597

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven at 350°. 2. Peel and slice eggplant into thin slices, about 1/2 inch. MAKING 3. In a large non-stick skillet, cook meat while breaking it using a fork. 4. Add the excess fat. 5. Stir in onions, tomatoes, parsley,... - 46.2888

MAKING 1) In a large mixing bowl, combine together the lemon juice, eggs, anchovies, pepper and salt. 2) With a fork, beat well till all the ingredients have combined together. 3) Add the lettuce and toss well to coat. Set aside. 4) Heat the oil in a 10-inch... - 46.2209

GETTING READY 1. Wash and clean the spinach well. Remove the coarse stems. 2. Empty tomatoes from can into a bowl. Remove one firm and large tomato aside for Garnish. Chop the remaining tomatoes coarsely. (Set aside the juices from the can) 3. Boil the eggs.... - 45.8492

Put all three cheeses in a bowl and sprinkle with the flour. Moisten them with the milk, adding a tablespoon at a time, so the mixture feels silky. Beat in the eggs one at a time, as you might not need both. If a cohesive goo forms with one egg, omit the... - 45.7969

GETTING READY 1. Preheat oven to 400°F MAKING 2. In a bowl toss combining breadcrumbs and rhyme gently. 3. With breadcrumb mixture coat the cheese rounds and place on ungreased baking sheer. 4. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes until lightly... - 44.9779

GETTING READY 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. MAKING 2. To prepare the eggplant wash, cut in half lengthwise, carefully remove the pulp leaving 1/2 inch of the outer shell and dice the pulp. 3. In a pan saute the onions, mushrooms, seasonings and meat in the... - 43.981

MAKING 1. In medium bowl soak gelatin in cold water and let stand few minutes minute to soften. 2. Add boiling water and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. 3. Blend in the yogurt. 4. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set and... - 43.441

MAKING 1) Drain the pineapple, keeping aside 1/4 cup of the juice. 2) Combine reserved pineapple juice, sugar, apple juice, lime juice and vanilla extract and stir till the sugar dissolves. Keep aside. 3) Mix all the fruit in a bowl and pour over the... - 43.4241

GETTING READY 1. Use a damp kitchen towel to wipe the grit off the mushrooms. 2. Stem mushrooms and place caps in a bowl. Keep aside. Reserve stems for another use if you like. 3. In a small piece of muslin or cheesecloth, tie all the ingredients for bouquet... - 43.2654

To clean the artichokes, cut off the stems flush with the bottom, remove any tough, unsightly outer leaves and cut off the top one-third of the flower bud itself. Force the leaves open a little, and rinse under cold running water. Keep the artichokes in a... - 43.1966

GETTING READY 1. Line a colander with cheesecloth. MAKING 2. Spoon the yogurt and allow the yogurt to drain over a bowl for at least 40 minutes.(longer draining with procure finer quality of cheese) 3. Take a large bowl and toss together figs, dates, apple... - 43.0523

MAKING 1) Use a small mixing bowl to add banana and lemon juice. Mash the banana to smooth, with the help tines of fork. 2) Add yogurt and sugar. Combine well by stirring. 3) Make 2 thin slices from the kiwi and place it aside. 4) Add the remaining kiwi into... - 42.5843

MAKING 1) Combine together the tomato sauce, wine, garlic, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice and rosemary in a small saucepan. 2) Cover the pan and gently simmer for about 10 minutes. 3) While the sauce is cooking, combine together the flour, salt and pepper on a... - 42.4577

In a medium saucepan stir together milk and gelatin, then let stand 5 minutes. Stir over low heat till gelatin dissolves. Stir in yogurt and honey, then fold in fruit. Spoon mixture into paper cups. Cover each cup with a small piece of foil. Cut a slit in the... - 42.3683

Combine walnuts, bread crumbs, cinnamon and honey. Set aside. Cut the sheets into fourths so you have 16 sheets. Lightly brush a 7" x 11" pan with margarine. Place 8 sheets in pan, one at a time, brushing each lightly with margarine. Spread walnut mixture... - 42.3495

Layer the grated courgettes in a sieve, salting well, and leave to drain for 20 minutes. Rinse and squeeze out any excess liquid. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, stirring until they are evenly mixed. Heat oil to come about 2 cm (3/4 in) deep in a wok,... - 42.2167

MAKING 1) Take a saucepan and bring a mixture of wine, oil, lemon, herbs and spices to a boil in it. 2) Add in cauliflower sprigs and boil, covered for about 25 minutes, pouring in enough wine to prevent the liquid from reduced too much. 3) Let cool and... - 41.9488

MAKING 1. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, pour oil and heat. 2. Place potatoes at the bottom of the skillet in a single layer and cook for about 3-4 minutes over medium-high heat until bottoms are browned. 3. Turn over the potatoes and cook for another 3-4... - 41.6946

GETTING READY 1) Preheat oven to 350°. 2) Cut the pita rounds crosswise in half. 3) Cut each half in 4 pieces and place aside. MAKING 4) In a jellyroll pan, place the pita wedges by keeping the smooth side down. 5) In a bowl, add egg white and remaining... - 41.3405

GETTING READY 1) Take a medium sized mixing bowl made of stainless-steel or glass and combine the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano leaves and garlic cloves together by stirring properly. 2) Place chicken in it and coat on both sides. 3) Refrigerate for an... - 41.1168

GETTING READY 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. MAKING 2. In a bowl mix all ingredients gently, pack lightly into a loaf pan, bake about 1 hour and pour off accumulated drippings before serving. SERVING 3. Serve as desired. - 41.0952

Bring the herb broth or water to the boil, salt it and add the rice. Cook for 15 minutes. When it is nearly done, add the saffron with its liquid. In the meantime, beat the tahini, with 125 ml (4 fl oz) cold water, the finely grated zest from the lemon, r... - 40.9321

GETTING READY 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. In a bowl, mix onion, bouillon and butter flavouring. 3. Drain cooked cauliflower and using a fork mash it finely or using a blender process it briefly. 4. Add the onion mixture to the mashed... - 40.6917

MAKING 1. In a pan brown veal in the oil and then add the carrot, celery, onion and garlic. 2. Scraping and stirring the pan, pour in the wine and cook for 3 minutes. 3. Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat for a few minutes to... - 40.4544

GETTING READY 1) In your blender add all the ingredients and blend well. MAKING 2) Use a pre-baked 9 inches pie crust to pour the mixture. 3) Place pie in the refrigerator to chill. SERVING 4) Serve the pie chilled by garnishing with additional nutmeg. - 40.035

MAKING 1. Run the tines of a fork down, lengthwise, around each cucumber to give a ridged effect 2. Then slice them thinly into a bowl. 3. In a small bowl combine the cream, vinegar, chives and seasonings and whisk until well blended. 4. Pour this dressing... - 39.2598

MAKING 1.Mix together first 6 ingredients. 2. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours. 3.Add in green onions and tomatoes. 4. Toss well. SERVING 5. Serve caviar with pita wedges or Melba rounds. - 39.2272

Wash the apricots and halve them through the seam. Remove the stones. In a mixing bowl carefully toss together the flaked trout, cucumber dice, chopped onion, dill, lemon juice and olive oil, and season. Pile a spoonful of the salad on each apricot half and... - 38.6649

Shell and wash peas. Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan; add peas and cauliflower. Cover and cook 7 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain well, and place in a bowl. Add salt; toss well. Combine yogurt and next 4 ingredients; stir well. Pour over... - 37.8144

Sterilize a 1 litre (2 pt) glass jar with boiling water. Layer the garlic cloves in it with the thyme, peppercorns and strips of lemon zest. Dissolve the citric acid in the vinegar and pour it over the layered garlic. Add the chilli to the top, cover and... - 36.7111

MAKING 1. Pare cucumber and slice them lengthwise. Remove their seeds. 2. Grate cucumber very coarsely. 3. In a medium size bowl mix vinegar, yogurt, grated cucumber, salt, garlic and oil. Stir with a wooden spoon to combine the mixture well. 4. Check taste.... - 35.3293

MAKING 1. Using fork, pierce eggplant all over wrap in paper towel and place on plate. 2. Microwave at High for 8 to 10 minutes until softened and skin is wrinkled, turning over halfway through. 3. Let it stand for 10 minutes or until cool enough to handle... - 35.1843

MAKING 1.In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients. SERVING 2.Use immediately as desired. - 32.5904

Spoon yogurt onto several layers of paper towels; spread to 1/2-inch thickness. Cover with additional paper towels; let stand 5 minutes. Scrape yogurt into a bowl, using a rubber spatula. Stir in powdered sugar and almond extract. Cover and chill. Spoon... - 32.5044

1. Cut the aubergine in half and place, cut side down, on a baking sheet. Place under a hot grill for 15-20 minutes, until the skin is blackened and the flesh is soft. Leave for a few minutes, to cool slightly. 2. Scoop the flesh of the aubergine into a food... - 32.3496

1. Peel the cucumber. Reserve a little of the cucumber to use as a garnish if you wish and cut the rest in half lengthways. Remove the seeds with a teaspoon and discard. Slice the cucumber thinly and combine with salt. Leave for approximately 15-20 minutes.... - 31.9618

1. Wash lentils and drain well. Combine lentils with all ingredients except vinegar. Bring to a boil. 2. Lower heat. Cover and simmer 2 hours or until lentils are tender. 3. Add vinegar and simmer another 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf. - 31.0855

In a large bowl, gently combine the marshmallows, crushed pineapple, pineapple chunks or tidbits, oranges, yogurt and coconut. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. - 29.8061

Cut each cantaloupe in half; scoop out and discard seeds. Then, using a spoon, scoop fruit from rinds into a blender or food processor; discard rinds. To fruit in blender, add lime juice, yogurt, and sugar. Whirl until smoothly blended. Pour into 4 tall... - 29.1583

Cook frozen vegetables as directed on package; drain. Cut off tops of tomatoes and hollow out centers. Spoon 1/2 cup of hot vegetables into each tomato. Serve hot or chill and serve with salad dressing. - 26.1168

Combine all ingredients in container of an electric blender; cover and process until smooth. Serve immediately. - 25.1839

For some ethnic cooking instructions do check out this recipe video for Tzatziki by howtoexpo.com - 23.213