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Greek Garlic Recipes

41 recipes using garlic — Moussaka, souvlaki, tzatziki — flavours of the Mediterranean.

These 41 greek garlic recipes are ready in about 69 minutes on average, with 120–680 kcal per serving, and 46% are rated easy enough for a weeknight. Every recipe includes exact ingredient quantities, step-by-step instructions and full nutrition per serving.

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69 min

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435 kcal

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How Greek cuisine cooks with garlic

Greek cooking leans on sun-ripened produce, lashings of olive oil and bright lemon and herbs to keep everything fresh and vivid. When Greek cooks work with garlic, they reach for olive oil, lemon, oregano, garlic, feta and fresh dill, and the techniques that come up most across these recipes are simmering, boiling, marinating and roasting.

The aromatic foundation of savoury cooking almost everywhere — pungent raw, sweet and mellow when cooked. In this collection it's most often cooked with olive oil, dried oregano, fine sea salt, onion, lemon and fresh lemon juice. The dishes here span greek classics ready in as little as 15 minutes to slower, more involved cooking that rewards a relaxed afternoon.

41 Greek Garlic Recipes

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Traditional Greek Moussaka

Layers of spiced lamb, roasted aubergine and creamy béchamel — the great, comforting baked dish of the Greek table.

⏱ 135 min🔥 680 kcalHard

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Greek Souvlaki with Tzatziki

Greece's favourite street food — skewers of marinated pork or chicken grilled over charcoal, wrapped in warm pita with tzatziki, tomato and onion.

⏱ 40 min🔥 480 kcalEasy

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Greek Tzatziki – Thick Yogurt with Cucumber, Garlic and Dill

Creamy strained yogurt with grated cucumber, garlic and fresh dill — the essential Greek condiment and dip.

⏱ 15 min🔥 120 kcalEasy

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Tzatziki Bowl

Cool Greek yogurt bowl with cucumber, garlic, and herbs.

⏱ 20 min🔥 430 kcalEasy

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Souvlaki Pita

Grilled Greek pork skewers wrapped in warm pita with tzatziki.

⏱ 35 min🔥 520 kcalEasy

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Lemon Herb Fish with Potatoes

Baked white fish with lemon, herbs, and crispy roasted potatoes.

⏱ 35 min🔥 380 kcalEasy

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Spanakopita — Greek Spinach Pie

Crispy, shatteringly golden layers of hand-buttered filo encasing a generous filling of wilted spinach, tangy feta and fresh herbs — the ultimate Greek comfort pie.

⏱ 95 min🔥 380 kcalMedium

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Ikarian Longevity Stew (Soufiko) — Diane Kochilas-Inspired

Slow-stewed eggplant, courgette, peppers and tomatoes — the everyday Greek vegetable dish from one of the world's Blue Zones.

⏱ 70 min🔥 412 kcalEasy

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Greek Beef Stifado (Cinnamon-and-Vinegar Beef Stew)

Greece's beloved Sunday stew: beef braised slowly with whole pearl onions, red wine, cinnamon, allspice, and a splash of vinegar.

⏱ 190 min🔥 580 kcalMedium

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Pastitsio (Greek Baked Pasta)

Greece's beloved baked pasta — tubular bucatini layered with cinnamon-scented beef ragu and topped with a thick golden béchamel crust.

⏱ 110 min🔥 580 kcalMedium

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Greek Moussaka (Classic)

Greece's national casserole — layers of olive-oil-fried aubergine, spiced lamb ragù with cinnamon and red wine, and a thick lemony béchamel baked until deeply golden.

⏱ 125 min🔥 680 kcalHard

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Souvlaki (Greek Grilled Pork Skewers)

Classic Greek street food — marinated pork or chicken cubes grilled on skewers, served in pita with tzatziki, tomatoes and onion.

⏱ 35 min🔥 490 kcalEasy

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Kleftiko (Greek Slow-Roasted Lamb in Parchment)

Traditional Greek lamb shoulder or leg slow-roasted for 3–4 hours sealed in parchment paper with garlic, lemon, herbs and olive oil until falling-off-the-bone tender.

⏱ 270 min🔥 580 kcalMedium

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Crete Lemon Chicken Rice Bowl

Crete Lemon Chicken Rice Bowl brings greek flavor into a practical home recipe with chicken thighs, olive oil, lemon, oregano and yogurt, and a finish of dill.

⏱ 48 min🔥 544 kcalHard

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Aegean Chickpea Herb Soup

Aegean Chickpea Herb Soup brings greek flavor into a practical home recipe with white fish, olive oil, lemon, oregano and yogurt, and a finish of dill.

⏱ 76 min🔥 566 kcalMedium

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Athens Yogurt Cucumber Skillet Dinner

Athens Yogurt Cucumber Skillet Dinner brings greek flavor into a practical home recipe with lamb mince, olive oil, lemon, oregano and yogurt, and a finish of dill.

⏱ 70 min🔥 390 kcalEasy

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Santorini Tomato Olive Salad

Santorini Tomato Olive Salad brings greek flavor into a practical home recipe with roasted carrots, olive oil, lemon, oregano and yogurt, and a finish of dill.

⏱ 37 min🔥 412 kcalMedium

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Greek Lemon Rice with Herbs (Spanakorizo-style)

Fluffy Greek-style lemon rice cooked with spinach, dill, and a bright squeeze of citrus.

⏱ 40 min🔥 280 kcalEasy

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Greek Chicken Souvlaki Skillet

Marinated chicken thighs seared skillet-style with the classic lemon-oregano flavors of souvlaki.

⏱ 35 min🔥 340 kcalEasy

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Greek Baked Chicken with Lemon Potatoes

A one-pan roast of chicken and potatoes bathed in lemon, garlic, and oregano until golden.

⏱ 80 min🔥 520 kcalMedium

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Greek Chicken and Okra Stew (Kotopoulo me Bamies)

A tomato-braised chicken and okra stew, a summer staple of home cooking in southern Greece.

⏱ 65 min🔥 380 kcalMedium

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Chicken Gyro Wraps

Marinated grilled chicken wrapped in warm pita with tzatziki, tomato, and red onion.

⏱ 35 min🔥 460 kcalEasy

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Grilled Greek Lamb Chops with Lemon and Rosemary

Simply grilled lamb chops marinated in lemon, garlic, and rosemary, a taverna classic.

⏱ 25 min🔥 380 kcalEasy

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Greek Braised Lamb with Orzo (Giouvetsi)

Slow-braised lamb shanks simmered with orzo in a rich tomato broth until tender and saucy.

⏱ 140 min🔥 520 kcalMedium

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Briam (Greek Roasted Vegetable Medley)

A hearty roasted mix of zucchini, potatoes, and eggplant in a garlicky tomato sauce.

⏱ 85 min🔥 260 kcalEasy

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Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice (Kotosoupa Rice Style)

One-pot lemony chicken and rice simmered together until the rice soaks up all the savory broth.

⏱ 50 min🔥 420 kcalEasy

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Greek Charred Lemon Lamb Meatballs (Keftedes)

Herb-packed lamb meatballs pan-seared until crisp, served with a smoky charred lemon and yogurt sauce.

⏱ 45 min🔥 380 kcalMedium

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Greek Braised Gigante Beans in Tomato Sauce (Gigantes Plaki)

Giant lima beans slow-baked in a rich tomato sauce with garlic, onion, and herbs until tender and deeply flavored.

⏱ 120 min🔥 280 kcalMedium

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Greek Baked Fish with Ginger-Lemon Olive Oil (Psari Plaki-Style)

White fish baked with potatoes, tomatoes, and a bright ginger-lemon olive oil, a coastal Greek plaki with a twist.

⏱ 75 min🔥 420 kcalMedium

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Greek Smoky Pork Souvlaki Plate

Charred, marinated pork skewers seasoned with smoked paprika and oregano, served with pita, tzatziki, and a Greek salad.

⏱ 40 min🔥 480 kcalMedium

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Greek Skillet Pie with Feta, Egg, and Green Chile (Kagianas-Style)

A rustic Greek skillet pie of eggs baked over sauteed peppers, tomato, and feta, with a bright green chile kick.

⏱ 40 min🔥 360 kcalEasy

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Greek Horiatiki-Style Chopped Salad with Lemon-Yogurt Dressing

A hearty Greek chopped salad of cucumber, tomato, and feta tossed with a tangy citrus-yogurt dressing instead of plain oil.

⏱ 20 min🔥 310 kcalEasy

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Greek Lemon Roast Chicken with Potatoes (Kotopoulo Riganato)

Whole roast chicken marinated in lemon, garlic, and oregano, roasted over potatoes until both are deeply charred and tender.

⏱ 105 min🔥 560 kcalMedium

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Greek Braised Green Beans in Tomato Sauce (Fasolakia Lathera)

Green beans slow-braised in olive oil and tomato until meltingly tender, a classic Greek lathera vegetable dish.

⏱ 60 min🔥 340 kcalEasy

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Greek Farro Bowl with Honey-Garlic Chicken

A Mediterranean grain bowl with honey-garlic marinated chicken, farro, feta, and a bright lemon dressing.

⏱ 72 min🔥 510 kcalMedium

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Greek Shrimp Saganaki Rice

Garlicky shrimp simmered in a tomato-feta sauce over rice, based on the classic Greek taverna dish saganaki.

⏱ 50 min🔥 430 kcalEasy

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Greek Lentil Soup Bowl with Lemon (Fakes)

Hearty Greek lentil soup brightened with lemon and served bowl-style over crusty bread with olive oil.

⏱ 44 min🔥 340 kcalHard

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Greek Rice-Stuffed Peppers (Gemista) with Honey and Garlic

Bell peppers stuffed with herbed rice, pine nuts, and currants, sweetened with a touch of honey and roasted garlic.

⏱ 48 min🔥 310 kcalEasy

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Greek Lamb Gyro Burger with Tzatziki

A juicy spiced lamb burger seasoned like a classic gyro, topped with cool tzatziki, tomato, and red onion.

⏱ 76 min🔥 540 kcalMedium

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Greek Semolina Custard (Galaktoboureko-Style Pudding)

A creamy semolina custard pudding scented with roasted garlic-honey syrup, inspired by classic Greek galaktoboureko.

⏱ 44 min🔥 300 kcalMedium

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Spicy Garlic Shrimp Saganaki Holiday Plate

A festive Greek plate of fiery garlic-chile shrimp saganaki with feta, served alongside lemon rice and warm pita.

⏱ 48 min🔥 480 kcalHard

Choosing & preparing garlic

How to choose

Pick firm, heavy heads with tight, papery skin and no green shoots or soft spots. Fresh garlic far outperforms jarred pre-minced, which tastes flat and slightly sour.

Prep & storage

Crush to release more of its pungent compounds, slice for a milder bite, or roast whole until jammy and sweet. Add minced garlic late and keep it moving — it burns and turns bitter in seconds.

Nutrition

Eaten in small amounts, but a source of allicin and other sulphur compounds linked to heart and immune benefits.

Classic flavour partners: olive oil, chilli, ginger, parsley, lemon, butter

Greek Garlic Recipes — FAQ

How long do Greek garlic recipes take to make?

Most of these 41 Greek garlic recipes are ready in around 69 minutes from start to finish. The quickest, Greek Tzatziki – Thick Yogurt with Cucumber, Garlic and Dill, takes about 15 minutes, while the slower-cooked dishes run up to 270 minutes.

How many calories are in Greek garlic dishes?

Across this collection they range from about 120 to 680 kcal per serving, averaging 435 kcal — Greek Tzatziki – Thick Yogurt with Cucumber, Garlic and Dill is the lightest option at 120 kcal.

What is the easiest Greek garlic recipe for beginners?

Greek Souvlaki with Tzatziki is a great place to start — it's rated easy and comes together in about 40 minutes. 46% of the recipes here are beginner-friendly.

What goes well with garlic in Greek cooking?

In these recipes, garlic is most often paired with olive oil, dried oregano, fine sea salt, onion, lemon and fresh lemon juice. Greek kitchens also lean on olive oil, lemon, oregano, garlic, feta and fresh dill.