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Greek Tomatoes Recipes

42 recipes using tomatoes — Moussaka, souvlaki, tzatziki — flavours of the Mediterranean.

These 42 greek tomatoes recipes are ready in about 71 minutes on average, with 260–680 kcal per serving, and 50% 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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71 min
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438 kcal
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easy recipes

How Greek cuisine cooks with tomatoes

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 tomatoes, they reach for olive oil, lemon, oregano, garlic, feta and fresh dill, and the techniques that come up most across these recipes are simmering, baking, boiling and roasting.

Sweet-acidic fruit that forms the backbone of sauces, stews and salads across nearly every cuisine. In this collection it's most often cooked with garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, onion, fine sea salt and red onion. The dishes here span greek classics ready in as little as 10 minutes to slower, more involved cooking that rewards a relaxed afternoon.

Reader favourite: Authentic Greek Village Salad (Horiatiki) is the highest-rated dish in this collection at 4.9★ from 3,284 ratings.

42 Greek Tomatoes 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
4.8(1,890)
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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
4.8(3,120)
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Classic Greek Salad – Horiatiki with Feta, Olives and Oregano

Chunky tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives and a slab of feta — the definitive Mediterranean salad.

10 min🔥 280 kcalEasy
4.8(31,200)
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Pastitsio

Greek baked pasta with spiced meat sauce and creamy bechamel topping — the Greek answer to lasagna.

80 min🔥 520 kcalMedium
4.7(1,300)
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Fasolada

Greece's national dish — a hearty white bean soup with tomatoes, carrots, celery, and olive oil.

105 min🔥 340 kcalEasy
4.5(950)
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Horiatiki (Village Salad)

The authentic Greek salad with chunky tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, olives, and a thick slab of feta.

15 min🔥 280 kcalEasy
4.6(1,800)
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Gemista (Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers)

Greek oven-baked tomatoes and peppers stuffed with herbed rice, pine nuts, and currants.

85 min🔥 350 kcalMedium
4.7(1,050)
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Tzatziki Bowl

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

20 min🔥 430 kcalEasy
4.6(1,100)
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Souvlaki Pita

Grilled Greek pork skewers wrapped in warm pita with tzatziki.

35 min🔥 520 kcalEasy
4.8(3,600)
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Quinoa Mediterranean Bowl

Protein-rich quinoa bowl with roasted vegetables, olives, and feta.

30 min🔥 420 kcalEasy
4.6(2,000)
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Moussaka

Layers of roasted aubergine, spiced lamb ragù and creamy béchamel — the definitive Greek casserole, baked until golden and bubbling.

115 min🔥 620 kcalMedium
4.8(2,187)
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Souvlaki

Juicy grilled pork skewers marinated in lemon, oregano and olive oil — Greece's most popular street food, served with pita, tzatziki and chips.

35 min🔥 520 kcalEasy
4.8(2,341)
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Pastitsio

Greece's magnificent baked pasta — layers of tubular pasta and spiced minced meat topped with a thick, creamy béchamel, baked to a golden crust.

100 min🔥 550 kcalHard
4.8(534)
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Moussaka

Layered eggplant, meat sauce, and creamy béchamel, baked until golden

100 min🔥 520 kcalHard
4.8(1,100)
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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
4.8(387)
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Authentic Greek Village Salad (Horiatiki)

Tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, green pepper, olives and a slab of feta — Greece's national salad, no lettuce in sight.

15 min🔥 285 kcalEasy
4.9(3,284)
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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
4.9(624)
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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
4.9(1,860)
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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
4.9(1,840)
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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
4.8(2,640)
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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
4.9(1,780)
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Classic Greek Horiatiki Salad

The authentic Greek village salad — tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and a thick slab of feta, no lettuce.

15 min🔥 260 kcalEasy
4.7(84)
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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
4.5(77)
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Gemista (Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers)

Tomatoes and peppers hollowed and stuffed with herbed rice, then slow-roasted until sweet and tender.

100 min🔥 340 kcalMedium
4.5(72)
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Greek Orzo Salad (Kritharaki Salad)

A cold orzo pasta salad loaded with cucumber, tomato, feta, and olives in a lemon dressing.

25 min🔥 380 kcalEasy
4.4(59)
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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
4.1(76)
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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
4.7(18)
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Greek Tomato-Basil Feta Sandwich

A rustic sandwich piled with ripe tomatoes, torn basil, and salty feta, drizzled with olive oil and oregano.

20 min🔥 380 kcalEasy
4.4(31)
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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
4.5(39)
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Greek Spicy Feta and Tomato Omelet (Strapatsada-Style)

A rustic Greek scrambled egg dish with stewed tomatoes, crumbled feta, and a kick of chile flakes.

30 min🔥 340 kcalEasy
4.3(27)
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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
4.5(35)
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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
4.7(62)
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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
4.4(38)
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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
4.5(44)
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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
4.5(41)
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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
4.5(24)
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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
4.2(68)
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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
4.2(58)
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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
4.2(77)
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Pastitsio (Greek Baked Pasta Casserole)

Layered Greek pasta bake with spiced meat sauce, tube pasta, and a golden garlic-scented béchamel top.

68 min🔥 620 kcalHard
4.4(24)
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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
4.6(88)
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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
4.3(59)

Choosing & preparing tomatoes

How to choose

Ripe tomatoes smell fragrant at the stem and give slightly to a gentle squeeze. For cooking out of season, good-quality tinned tomatoes often beat pale fresh ones.

Prep & storage

Store at room temperature, never the fridge, which kills their flavour and texture. Score and blanch to slip off skins; salting slices draws out excess water for salads.

Nutrition

A low-calorie source of vitamin C, potassium and the antioxidant lycopene — which actually becomes more available when tomatoes are cooked.

Classic flavour partners: basil, garlic, olive oil, mozzarella, onion, oregano

Greek Tomatoes Recipes — FAQ

How long do Greek tomatoes recipes take to make?

Most of these 42 Greek tomatoes recipes are ready in around 71 minutes from start to finish. The quickest, Classic Greek Salad – Horiatiki with Feta, Olives and Oregano, takes about 10 minutes, while the slower-cooked dishes run up to 270 minutes.

How many calories are in Greek tomatoes dishes?

Across this collection they range from about 260 to 680 kcal per serving, averaging 438 kcal — Classic Greek Horiatiki Salad is the lightest option at 260 kcal.

What is the easiest Greek tomatoes recipe for beginners?

Greek Souvlaki with Tzatziki is a great place to start — it's rated easy and comes together in about 40 minutes. 50% of the recipes here are beginner-friendly.

What goes well with tomatoes in Greek cooking?

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

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