It’s Greek Food Festival Season!
Cue the lines around the block to get first dibs on traditional delicacies such as Gyro, Moussaka, Spanakopita, Souvlaki, Baklava and more – most of which are (absolutely delicious) and also chock-full of butter, flaky pastry and nuts. I know how hard it can be to navigate having food allergies or dietary restrictions at one of these festivals – most of the food is home-made, so getting an ingredients list is next-to-impossible, and cross-contamination is inevitable – but I don’t want you to miss out on those delicious flavors.
So, I’ve rounded up my favorite easy, Greek-Food-Fest-inspired dishes that you can make at home. (I have not found a gluten-free Phyllo dough that comes close to the real thing, but as soon as I do, a gluten-free spanakopita is first on my list).
Below, you’ll find links to recipes for Spanakopita Meatballs, Lemon Orzo “Risotto,” Grilled Greek Chicken, Lamb Burgers with Vegan Tzatziki, Gluten-Free Rice Pilaf, Greek Potatoes and Greek Moussaka.
Enjoy!
(Pictured above): Spanakopita Chicken Meatballs with Roasted Tomatoes and Cucumber Dill Sauce
One Pot Lemon Orzo “Risotto” with Prosciutto and Peas
Lamb Burgers with Vegan Tzatziki
Greek Potatoes, Photo and Recipe Courtesy of Allergy Awesomeness
Allergy-Friendly Greek Moussaka, recipe courtesy Food 52
