After almost three weeks in Greece, I have come to the sad realization: I will forever crave the true flavors of Greece. Greek food highlights the freshness and simleness of its ingredients, creating amazing and delicious flavors. Each region and island uses their food to exemplify their own local environment. The variation in flavors and of dishes in each area gives even more reason to experience every part of Greece!
All of Greece
Lamb
*Serving size: 1 Gyro
Calories: 723
Carbohydrates: 43g
Protein: 48g
Fat: 39g
Chicken
Falafel
Feta cheese - A salty, tangy, crumbly white cheese that is used as a table cheese and is included in many greek dishes like greek salad and spanikopita.
*Serving size: 1 oz
Calories: 76
Carbohydrates: 0g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 6.5g
Greek yogurt- One of the classics, thick and creamy greek yogurt, is a delicious breakfast or snack that can be found everywhere in Greece.
ΣΤΑΜΟΥ is a local brand to the Peloponnese region that is not only delicious but comes in cute clay pots that can be repurposed.
*Serving size: 100g
Calories: 132
Carbohydrates: 4.5g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 10g
Saganaki- This cheese is fried in a saganaki pan before being served as an appetizer with lemon and pepper. While the cheese is generally kasseri cheese, it varies depending on the region.
*Serving size: 1 Saganaki cheese
Calories: 436
Carbohydrates: 14g
Protein: 16g
Fat: 21g
Diples-Crunchy rolls of dough drizzled with honey and sprinkled with nuts and cinnamon… aka the best way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
*Serving size: 1 diple
Calories: 64
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 1.5g
Fat: 1g
Greek salad:
*Serving size: 319g
Calories: 211
Carbohydrates: 13g
Protein: 6g
Fat:15g
Dolmas- Stuffed grape leaves generally filled with a vegetarian mix of rice, herbs and spices.
*Serving size: 4 dolmas
Calories: 140
Protein: 2g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 2g
Fat: 7g
Ouzo- Known as the spirit of the greek, this strong, licorice-flavored alcohol is sugar-free, 80-proof and delicious, aka it is very effective at getting you drunk. While using it as a shot for drinking games, we were even recommended to water it down. This vodka can be found in many liquor stores and resturants.
*Serving size: 1 single (25ml)
Calories: 93
Protein: 0g
Carbohydrates: 0g
Fat: 0g
Crete cousine
Crete is not only the largest of the greek islands, but is also home to multiple unique variations of Greek foods.
Bougatsa- A tasty breakfast that is stuffed with myzithra cheese rather than custard like the rest of Greece. Some of the best places to try this pastry is at the cafes around the beautiful Lion Square in Heraklion including Phyllosophies and Kirkor.
*Serving size: 1 bougatsa
Calories: 606
Protein: 16g
Carbohydrates: 72g
Fat: 28g
Loukoumades with sesame and honey- Another deliecious pastry that can be found at Phyllosophies. This bite-sized puff balls of fried dough are served with honey, cinnamon and your choice of sesame or walnuts.
*Serving size: 1 loukoumades ball
Calories: 89
Protein: 1.5g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fat: 4g
Traditional Greek coffee(ellinikos cafe)- Traditional greek coffee is a deliciously strong and creamy version of coffee that is common throughout Greece. It can be served as sweet as requested and generally comes with a cup of water and sometimes a sweet treat on the side(like the Turkish delight shown in the photo). Make sure to let the fine grounds sink to the bottom of your cup and not drink them when finishing your drink.
Serving size: 1 sketos (no sugar)
Calories: 36 Protein: 0g Carbohydrates: 5g Fat: 0g
Serving size: 1 “Metrios" (medium sweetness)
Serving size: 1 “Glykos” (sweet)
Serving size: 1 “Vary Glykos” (sweet)
Raki- The people of Crete are very proud of their local drink, Raki. It is made from the byproducts of the wine making process. Raki is served for almost every occasion in Crete and is commonly served as a complementary shot after your meal, in part to help dampen the effects of it considering that it is 40-50% proof. Feel free to slide through the show above to see me and some new friends learning just how strong it is :)
*Serving size: 1 single (25ml)
Calories: 76
Protein: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fat: 0g
*Disclaimer: Nuitrional infomration is based on estimates and will vary depending on ingrediants.
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