Greek cousine
Moussaka
The bottom layer eggplant slices sautéed
in olive oil.
The middle layer ground lamb cooked
with onion, garlic, chopped tomatoes,
herbs, and spices (cinnamon, allspice and
black pepper).
The top layer a white sauce or egg
custard.
Moussaka
Cook
served lukewarm
Variations no sauce, other
vegetables.
Souvlaki
Souvlaki is a
popular Greek fast
food
Souvlaki
Pork (chicen).
Served on the skewer, in a pita
sandwich, on a dinner plate
Houmous
Houmous is a dip or
spread made from
cooked, mashed
chickpeas, blended
with tahini, olive oil,
lemon juice, salt and
garlic.
Houmous
Houmous is great served on toast or with pieces
of raw vegetable as a dip.
Houmous
High in iron and vitamin C
Folate and vitamin B6.
Varying amounts of monounsaturated fat.