Perfect for cold nights when you need something hearty and filling, this classic Greek recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household!

What is Greek lemon chicken soup with orzo (Avgolemono)?

Greek lemon chicken soup with orzo is a classic Greek soup made with a mixture of lemon juice and eggs (Avgolemono), providing a tangy and velvety consistency. Orzo (manestra), a rice-shaped pasta, is often added to the soup to provide a heartier texture.

The soup is typically made with chicken broth or stock, although it can also be prepared with vegetable broth for a vegetarian option. Fresh herbs, such as dill or parsley, are often added as a garnish to enhance the flavor of this comforting and delicious soup.

• Hearty comfort food: This Greek soup is ideal when you want something that is filling and warming
• Make in bigger batches: It is also easier to make in larger quantities if you are feeding more people

Greek lemon chicken soup with Orzo Key Ingredients 

Chicken: You’ll want 6 chicken thighs, skin-on with the bone for this recipe. To them, you’ll add red onions and carrots.

Orzo: The recipe uses around 120g of orzo pasta for six servings.

Egg mixture (Avgolemono): You need 2 large eggs, juice from one lemon and some roughly chopped dill for the sauce.

Key Preparation Tips for Greek lemon chicken soup with Orzo

There are three main steps involved with this recipe:

1. Prepare the chicken
2. Cook the orzo
3. Make the egg mixture and serve

Prepare the chicken

Place the chicken thighs in a big pot with halved and peeled red onion and finely chopped, peeled carrots to cook the chicken. Don’t forget to season well and add sufficient water to completely cover the chicken. Add more water if needed.

First, heat the mixture until it boils. Then, lower the heat to a low setting and let it simmer with the lid on for 30 minutes.

Cook the orzo

Take out the chicken thighs from the pan and keep them aside. Check the seasoning and include more salt and pepper to the soup if required.

After adding the orzo, increase the heat to medium and cook for another 15 minutes with the lid on until the pasta becomes tender.

After the chicken has cooled down, remove the skins and shred the meat from the bone. Make sure to return the bones to the pot as soon as possible.

After the orzo becomes tender, take out the chicken bones and red onion from the pot. Use a sieve to strain out any carrot or orzo pieces and transfer 3-4 ladles of hot soup to a jug.

Make the egg lemon sauce (Avgolemono) and serve

Whisk the eggs with lemon juice until frothy. While whisking continuously, slowly add hot soup to the egg mixture until it becomes light, creamy, and loose. Then, whisk the mixture back into the soup pot.

After shredding the chicken, put it back into the soup. If necessary, add some additional water and recheck the seasoning. Once the chicken has heated up, take the pot off the stove and mix in the diced dill before serving.

What is tempering? Why is it important in this recipe?

Tempering is a technique used to slowly raise the temperature of a cold or room temperature liquid mixture, such as eggs or dairy, by adding a small amount of hot liquid to it while constantly whisking. Gradually increasing the temperature of the mixture prevents the eggs from curdling or scrambling when added to a hot liquid.

In the case of Avgolemono with Orzo, tempering is important because it ensures that the mixture of eggs and lemon juice does not separate or curdle when added to the hot chicken broth.

This technique allows the soup to maintain a smooth and velvety consistency, giving it that signature creamy texture. Without tempering, the soup would not have the desired richness and could potentially have an unappetizing texture.

What pasta can you use in place of Orzo?

If you don’t have orzo available, you can easily substitute other small pasta shapes to make your Avgolemono soup. Here are a few possible pasta choices:

• Arborio Rice: You can use arborio rice, which is commonly used to make risotto, as a substitute for orzo in Avgolemono soup. The rice grains help to give the soup a rich and creamy texture.
• Acini di Pepe: Acini di Pepe are small, round pasta that works well as a substitute for orzo. They are perfect for soups because they cook quickly and absorb the flavors of the broth well.
• Ditalini: Ditalini pasta is small tube-shaped pasta that is about the same size as orzo. They have a hollow center, which captures the broth and creates a hearty texture.

Variations

There are several variations that can be made to this recipe to customize it to your taste. Here are a few ideas:

1. Add vegetables: To make the soup more hearty, you can add vegetables such as carrots, celery, peas or spinach to the broth.
2. Use a different protein: Instead of chicken, you can use other types of protein.
3. Add spices: To give the soup a different flavor, you can add spices like cumin, paprika or coriander.
4. Make it vegetarian: You can substitute chicken broth for vegetable broth and omit the chicken to make a vegetarian version of the soup.

These are just a few ideas but feel free to get creative and come up with your own variations based on what ingredients you have on hand and what flavors you prefer.

Serving suggestions

Greek lemon chicken soup with Orzo pairs well with a variety of side dishes that complement its rich, tangy flavor. Garlic bread is one perfect side dish. Serve it warm, the crispy garlic bread is perfect for dipping into the soup.

The simplest way to serve the soup is with some fresh, crusty, Greek village bread, sourdough bread, bread machine sourdough bread or my easy and crusty bread made with self raising flour. 

A classic Greek salad with feta cheese, olives, cucumber, and tomato is another great side dish that complements the flavors of the soup.

Love soups?

If you love a hearty soup as much as I do then these recipes below are perfect for a cold winter’s day!

• Traditional Greek Meatball Soup (Giouvarlakia/ Youvarlakia) In Egg-Lemon Sauce Recipe
• Greek Beef Soup Recipe (Kreatosoupa)
• Traditional Magiritsa Recipe (Greek Easter Soup)
• Greek Chickpea Soup Recipe (Revithia)
• Traditional Greek Bean Soup Recipe (Fasolada)
• Greek Lentil Soup Recipe (Fakes Soupa)
• Traditional Greek lemon Chicken soup (Kotosoupa Avgolemono)

Greek Lemon Chicken soup with Orzo (Avgolemono)

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• Author: Eli K. Giannopoulos
• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 55 min
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Yield: 6 portions
• Category: Soups
• Method: Boiled
• Cuisine: Greek

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Greek lemon chicken soup with orzo (Avgolemono) is a traditional Greek soup that combines the tangy flavors of lemon and eggs with the heartiness of orzo pasta. Perfect for cold nights when you need something hearty and filling, this classic Greek recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household!

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Ingredients

• 6 skin on bone in chicken thighs
• 1 large red onion
• 2 carrots
• salt and freshly ground pepper
• 5 cups water (1.2 L)
• 120g orzo (4 oz) 
• 2 large eggs
• juice 1 lemon
• small handful fresh dill, roughly chopped

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Instructions

1. Place the chicken thighs in a large pot with the red onion, peeled and halved, and the carrots, peeled and finely chopped. Season well and add the water, adding more if needed to make sure the chicken pieces are completely covered. Bring to the boil before reducing the heat to low. Allow to simmer with the lid on for 30 minutes.
2. Remove the chicken thighs from the pan and set aside. Check the seasoning and add more salt and pepper to the soup if needed. Add the orzo and turn the heat up to medium. Cook with the lid on for another 15 minutes, or until the pasta is just tender.
3. Meanwhile, once the chicken is cool enough to touch discard the skins and shred the meat from the bone, returning the bones to the pot as soon as you can.
4. Once the orzo is tender, remove the chicken bones and red onion, and remove 3-4 ladles of hot soup from the pot into a jug, using a sieve to leave any carrot or orzo pieces behind.
5. Whisk the eggs until just frothy and then whisk in the lemon juice. Whisking constantly, slowly pour the hot soup into the egg mixture until loose, light and creamy. Then slowly whisk it back into the soup pot. 
6. Return the shredded chicken to the soup. Add a little more water if needed, and check the seasoning again. Once the chicken has warmed through remove from the heat and stir through the chopped dill before serving.

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It takes just a few minutes to create and adds tons of flavor to any type of chicken. You can easily use it to add flavor to chicken for a meal or to great delicious grilled chicken for your next barbecue.

Greek Marinade for Chicken

Greek chicken marinade is a simple to prepare marinade to make your chicken more flavorful without a lot of extra work.

Marinades are used for all kinds of meat and this one could be adapted to other meats but is definitely a star when added with chicken.

• Easy to make: Marinade takes just a few minutes to prepare.
• Use with any type of chicken: You can add any cut of chicken into the marinade.

Greek marinade for Chicken with yogurt 

It is definitely best to use Greek yogurt for this recipe if you have it, because the yogurt works to tenderize the chicken. However, if you don’t have any Greek yogurt, you can use plain natural yogurt and it will work in a similar way.

If you don’t have any kind of yogurt you could use lemon juice as stated at the recipe below.

Tip: Depending on what you are serving with the chicken, you can add a teaspoon of sweet smoked paprika to the marinade for extra flavor.

Key Ingredients Greek Marinade for Chicken

Marinade: The marinade is made up of olive oil, lemon, garlic cloves, yogurt and red wine vinegar with dried oregano and runny honey in the mixture.

Chicken: You can use any type of chicken for the piece, thighs, breasts or chicken pieces. It is also optional if you want to have the skin on or off. You’ll want around 1lb or 1 ½ ounce for this recipe.

Greek chicken marinade Key Preparation Tips

Take a large bowl or a ziplock bag and add the oil, lemon zest, crushed and peeled garlic and Greek yogurt. Mix in the oregano, honey, and red wine vinegar and season with salt and black pepper. Use a whisk to combine them.

Take the chicken and add to the marinade bowl or bag then put in the fridge for a minimum of two hours, ideally overnight.

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees (390 F) and roast the marinated chicken for 20-30 minutes depending on the size. You might need nearer 40 minutes for something like bone in chicken thighs.

Tip: If you used chicken with skin on, transfer them to a grill and heat until the skin is crispy with a good level of caramelization.

How to cook the marinated chicken on the grilled pan or barbecue

If you want to grill the chicken instead, use a direct heat to caramelize the meat before moving it to the edge of the pan to cook indirectly.

I do not recommend the griddle pan method, only the barbecue for skin on or bone in pieces of chicken, though skin on, bone in chicken thighs can be browned in the pan before being transferred to the oven to cook through.

Variations

There are two main variations for this Greek Marinade for chicken. First one is with yogurt and the second one is with lemon juice.

While I always use olive oil for marinades, you can switch the type of oil you use depending on the style of dish you want to use the chicken in. So you could use sesame oil for Asian style dishes or canola or vegetable oil for Mexican or American style dishes.

Making ahead of time and storing

You can store the cooked chicken for up to 2-3 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container and reheat it to use in different recipes.

Can you reuse leftover marinade?

You shouldn’t reuse a marinade that has contained uncooked chicken unless it has been cooked in some way. That’s because there’s harmful bacteria that can come from raw chicken and pass through the marinade.

As a best practice, if you want to use your marinade more than once, simply set aside a portion of the marinade in the fridge before you add the raw chicken. This leftover marinade can be safely used later for 2-3 days.

Serving suggestions

You can serve the chicken as it or can serve it alongside other Greek favorites such as salads:

1. Greek Orzo Salad (Orzo feta salad)
2. Traditional Greek salad (Xoriatiki)
3. Delicious Greek Lentil Salad Recipe with Feta cheese (Fakes Salata)
4. Refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad recipe
5. Grilled Halloumi and Roasted Vegetables Salad Recipe
6. Greek Pasta Salad recipe
7. Greek chickpea salad

You could also serve it alongside some easy lemon rice, Greek lemon potatoes or vegetable dishes you love.

Other delicious chicken recipes

• Chicken souvlaki 
• Giouvetsi kotopoulo (Greek orzo and chicken)
• Lemony Greek rice pilaf with chicken legs 
• Greek chicken pie (kotopita)
• Greek lemon chicken and potatoes (kotopoulo lemonato)
• Homemade Greek chicken gyro 
• Greek lemon chicken soup (Kotosoupa Avgolemono)

Find out how to make Greek yogurt from scratch with my super easy recipe!

Greek marinade for chicken

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• Author: Eli K. Giannopoulos
• Prep Time: 2 hours
• Cook Time: 30 min
• Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Yield: 3-4 portions
• Category: Main
• Method: Grilled
• Cuisine: Greek

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All you need to take your chicken to the next level is a simple yet full of Mediterranean flavours marinade! And I have just the perfect Greek marinade for chicken for you to try!

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Ingredients

For Greek chicken marinade

• 90ml extra virgin olive oil (1/3 cup)
• zest of 1 lemon
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp Greek yogurt (or the juice of 1 lemon) 
• 1 tbsp dried oregano 
• 1 tbsp runny honey
• 2 tsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp salt
• black pepper
• 500g chicken thighs, breasts, or other chicken pieces, skin on or off (1 lb 1 1/2 oz)

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Instructions

1. In a large bowl or ziplock bag combine the oil, lemon zest, garlic cloves, peeled and crushed, Greek yogurt (or the juice of the lemon, if you don’t have any Greek yogurt to hand), dried oregano, honey, red wine vinegar, salt and plenty of black pepper. Whisk to combine.
2. Add your choice of chicken pieces and marinate in the fridge for at least two hours, but preferably overnight.
3. In the oven: In a 200 degrees (390 fahrenheit) oven roast the chicken pieces for 20-30 minutes depending on their size (40 minutes for bone in chicken thighs) until the meat is cooked through. If the pieces still have their skin, finish them under a hot grill if needed to get nice crispy skin and a good level of caramelisation. 
4. On a griddle pan or barbecue: Cook on a direct heat until the meat is caramelised before moving to the edge of the pan or an area of indirect heat to cook through. We do not recommend the griddle pan method, only the barbecue for skin on or bone in pieces of chicken, though skin on, bone in chicken thighs can be browned in the pan before being transferred to the oven to cook through. 

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The finishing touch comes from the creamy egg and lemon sauce known as “avgolemono,” which adds a tangy flavor to the dish. Perfect for any meal – appetizer or main course – this recipe will surely please everyone!

What is Greek Stuffed Zucchini?

Greek Stuffed Zucchini in Egg Lemon Sauce, also known as “Kolokithakia Yemista Avgolemono” in Greek, is a traditional Greek dish that is commonly served as a main course or part of a mezze platter.

Greek stuffed zucchini consists of small to medium-sized zucchinis that are hollowed out, stuffed with a flavourful mixture of ground meat (usually beef or lamb), rice, onion, herbs, and spices, and then boiled in water until tender.

After the stuffed zucchinis are cooked, they are finished with a creamy egg and lemon sauce called “avgolemono.” The sauce is made by whisking eggs and lemon juice together and then slowly tempering it with hot broth until it thickens into a creamy, tangy sauce.

The result is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a family dinner or gathering with friends.

• Classic way to serve zucchini: Even if you aren’t a fan, this dish will convince you to eat the vegetable!
• Great for any meal: Make it as an appetizer or as part of a larger meal.

Greek Stuffed Zucchini Key Ingredients

Zucchini: You’ll need four large zucchinis. Also a large potato to use to stand the vegetable up when it is cooking.

Stuffing: Ground beef is mixed with white rice, then white wine, parsley, mint and dill are added, along with cinnamon, allspice and some black pepper.

Sauce: The egg and lemon sauce is made with egg yolks, lemon juice and a little cornstarch.

Greek Stuffed Zucchini Key Preparation Tips

There are four main steps involved with this recipe:

1. Prepare the stuffing
2. Prepare the zucchini
3. Cook the zucchini and create the sauce
4. Serve the dish

Prepare the stuffing for Greek stuffed zucchini

To start, heat the oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the peeled and finely chopped onion, along with a pinch of salt, and gently fry until it becomes soft and begins to turn color.

Cook the beef with a wooden spoon for approximately 10 minutes until it is well-cooked and has browned in some areas.

Along with the rice, add the peeled and crushed garlic. Cook for an additional minute until the garlic becomes aromatic and the rice grains are heated through.

Lower the heat to low and pour the white wine into the mixture. Let the wine simmer until it completely evaporates.
Take the pan off the stove. Add the herbs, spices and a substantial quantity of black pepper. Taste and adjust as needed, then let it cool for a while.

Prepare the zucchini

Cut off the ends of the zucchini and slice them into three equally sized pieces. Then, use a sharp knife and a long spoon (an ice cream spoon is recommended) or an apple corer to hollow out the zucchini pieces to make tubes 1/2 cm (0.3 inches) thick.

To create a honeycomb pattern with the zucchini in a lidded saucepan, stand them up so that their cut bottoms are flush with the bottom of the pan, and ensure they can’t fall over during cooking by wedging pieces of potato between them to keep them upright. Make sure they fit snugly in the pan.

Use a small spoon to fill each zucchini tube with the beef mixture. Be sure to pack it in tightly, but leave enough space for the rice to expand.

Cook the zucchini and create the sauce

Add cold water to the pan until it reaches halfway up the zucchini tubes and then generously season the water with salt.

Set the heat over medium-high to boil the water and lower it to a low simmer. Put the lid on and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the zucchini becomes tender.

While whisking together, make a thick paste by combining the egg yolks and cornstarch. Gradually stir in the lemon juice and set it aside.

Serve the Greek stuffed zucchini 

Using tongs, carefully take out the zucchini from the pan and put it on a plate lined with kitchen paper to absorb any excess moisture.

Pour the remaining cooking liquid through a strainer and gradually add 200ml (2/3 cup) of it to the beaten eggs while whisking.

Pour the mixture into a saucepan and gently heat it. Then, warm up the egg sauce in the saucepan, frequently whisking until it thickens significantly. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the stuffed zucchini when poured over them.

To enjoy the stuffed zucchini, you can serve it either warm or at room temperature. Simply pour the freshly made sauce over the top and add a little fresh dill for extra flavor.

Variations

You can easily switch the ground beef in this Greek stuffed zucchini recipe for either ground veal or lamb and the recipe will work just as well.

Making ahead of time and storing

Leftover stuffed zucchini can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To store, make sure the zucchini is completely cooled down first. Place the stuffed zucchini in a container, cover it with a lid, and place it in the fridge.

Serving suggestions

Greek Stuffed zucchini can be served as a main dish on its own or paired with a variety of side dishes to create a delicious and filling meal. Here are some ideas for side dishes to serve with stuffed zucchini:

• A simple salad of wild greens with feta cheese
• Roasted or grilled vegetables, such as bell peppers, onions, or asparagus
• Rice pilaf or quinoa
• Crusty Greek village bread or garlic bread
• Skordalia 
• Greek lemon potatoes
• Grilled chicken, steak, or fish

These options provide a range of flavors and textures that complement the savory stuffed zucchini. Choose your favorite side dishes and enjoy a complete and satisfying meal!

Love zucchinis? More zucchini recipes to try

• Greek Crispy fried zucchini
• Kolokithokeftedes
• Greek zucchini pie (kolokithopita)
• Greek Briam (Mixed roasted vegetables)

Greek Stuffed Zucchini in Egg Lemon Sauce (Avgolemono)

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• Author: Eli K. Giannopoulos
• Prep Time: 35 min
• Cook Time: 70 min
• Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
• Yield: 4-6 portions
• Category: Main
• Method: Boiled
• Cuisine: Greek

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Experience the classic flavors of Greece with this delicious and hearty Greek Stuffed Zucchini in Egg Lemon Sauce (Avgolemono)! It combines ground beef or lamb, rice, onion, herbs and spices for an incredibly flavorful stuffing topped with creamy egg lemon sauce!

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Ingredients

For the Greek stuffed Zucchini

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 brown onion
• salt
• 500g ground beef (approx. 1 lb/ 18 oz.)
• 1 large garlic clove
• 3 tbsp white rice
• 125ml white wine (1/2 cup)
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill, plus extra for garnishing
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• freshly ground black pepper
• 4 large zucchini 
• 1 large potato 

For the egg lemon sauce

• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• juice of 2 lemons

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Instructions

For the Greek stuffed Zucchini

1. Heat the oil in the bottom of a large skillet or frying pan set over a medium high heat and gently fry the onion, peeled and finely chopped with a pinch of salt until soft and starting to colour.
2. Add the beef and fry for about 10 minutes, breaking it up with the wooden spoon until it is cooked through and has browned in places.
3. Add the garlic, peeled and crushed along with the rice. Cook for another minute until the garlic is aromatic and the rice grains have heated through.
4. Add the white wine and turn the heat down to low. Allow the wine to bubble away completely. 
5. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the herbs, spices and a generous amount of black pepper. Check for seasoning and set aside to cool a little.
6. Top and tail the zucchini and slice them into three equal pieces. Using a very sharp knife and a long handled spoon – an ice cream spoon works well for this – or an apple corer, hollow out the zucchini pieces to create tubes with 1/2 cm (0.3 inch) sides.
7. Stand the zucchini up to create a honeycomb pattern in a lidded saucepan where they fit snuggly. To make sure they stand up straight with their cut bottoms flush to the bottom of the pan, and to make sure they can’t fall over during cooking cut up pieces of potato to wedge between them to keep them upright.
8. Using a small spoon, fill each zucchini tube with the beef mixture. You want this to be quite tightly packed, but not so much that the rice does not have a chance to expand.
9. Pour cold water into the pan so it reaches half way up the zucchini tubes and salt the water well. Set it over a medium high heat to bring the water to the boil before turning it down to a low simmer. Simmer for 30-40 minutes with the lid on, or until the zucchini are just tender. 
10. Using tongs, carefully remove the zucchini from the pan, setting aside on a plate lined with kitchen paper to capture any extra moisture. 

For the egg lemon sauce

1. Meanwhile, whisk together the egg yolks with the cornstarch into a thick paste, and gradually whisk in the lemon juice. Set aside.
2. Strain the remaining cooking liquid and slowly whisk 200ml (2/3 cup) into the egg mixture.
3. Pour the mixture into the saucepan and return it to the low heat. Warm through the egg sauce, whisking often until it has thickened substantially, and will coat the stuffed zucchini when poured over the top.
4. Serve the stuffed zucchini warm or at room temperature with the freshly made sauce poured over the top and with an extra sprinkling of fresh dill. Enjoy!

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Moschari lemonato – A traditional Greek lemon beef stew recipe

‘Moschari lemonato’ is a traditional Greek recipe for stewed veal or beef or let me rephrase.. This Greek lemon beef stew recipe is with no doubt the most delicious lemon beef stew you have ever tried! Together with a beef stifado that is!

It’s simple preparation and presentation, which is part of the Greek cuisine, takes nothing out of it’s exquisite taste. To prepare this super easy Greek lemon beef stew recipe all you have to do is just put all the ingredients together and let the pan or slow-cooker do the rest!

Greek lemon beef stew recipe (Moschari lemonato) – ‘Simplicity is perfection’

Perfectly tender and juicy Greek lemon beef stew simmered in a delicious lemony flavoured sauce to form an amazing full of Mediterranean flavours hearty dish. This amazing traditional Greek lemon beef stew recipe (Moschari lemonato) is the brightest example of how Greek cuisine takes the simplest ingredients and with literally no effort transforms them into a finger licking dish!

For the traditional Greek lemon beef stew recipe, the meat is first browned and sealed, to remain juicy and then added to lemon based sauce, along with aromatic herbs and wine.

“Moschari lemonato” – How to make the perfect Greek lemon beef stew

Greek lemon beef stew is typically cooked at a relatively low temperature -simmered, not boiled- allowing flavors to mingle.

For juicier results, the key is to pick the right kind of meat. For a Greek beef stew, you need to choose large cuts of meat from either the front shoulder or the rear end of beef, which, when cooked for a long time, become fork tender. Serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, mashed potatoes or basmati rice and enjoy over a glass of your best white wine!

Oh and you can always read this delicious recipe in Greek here Συνταγή για Μοσχάρι λεμονάτο.

Traditional Greek lemon beef stew recipe (Moschari lemonato)

(685 votes, average: 4.69 out of 5)
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• Author: Eli K. Giannopoulos
• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 80 min
• Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Yield: 6 portions
• Category: Main
• Method: Stew
• Cuisine: Greek

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A traditional Greek lemon beef stew recipe (Moschari lemonato) that surely brings back childhood memories. It’s simple preparation and presentation takes nothing out of it’s exquisite taste.

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Ingredients

• 1–1.2 kg (35 oz.) stewing beef
• 2 small red onions, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
• juice of 3 lemons
• 2 tsps dried oregano
• 1/2 a cup olive oil
• 1/2 a cup dry white wine
• salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 tbsps fresh thyme (optional)

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Instructions

1. To prepare this Greek beef stew recipe (Moschari lemonato), start by cutting the beef into chunks. Wipe the meat with paper towels. Heat 1/2 of a cup of olive oil into a pan, add the beef and sauté (high heat), until the meat is browned and crusty on all sides. Add the chopped onions and garlic and sauté for 2-3 more minutes.
2. Pour in the wine and wait to evaporate. Add the lemon juice, the oregano and enough hot water just to cover the meat. Season with salt and pepper and stir.
3. Turn the heat down and simmer with the lid on for at least 1-1.5 hour.
4. Serve with mashed potatoes, basmati rice or french fries. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 portion
• Calories: 398kal
• Sugar: 1.6g
• Sodium: 522.9mg
• Fat: 25.4g
• Saturated Fat: 5.6g
• Unsaturated Fat: 19.4g
• Trans Fat: 0.4g
• Carbohydrates: 5.2g
• Fiber: 0.7g
• Protein: 36.7g
• Cholesterol: 109.1mg

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Hearty, simple and extra comforting, this Greek chickpea soup recipe (revithia soupa) is with no doubt the perfect dish for a cold winter’s day!

Greek chickpea soup is one of the most popular Greek wintery dishes, among other soups like Greek lentil soup and fasolada. A highly nutritious and delicious vegetarian Greek dish, full of fiber and a unique supply of antioxidants. So, if you love chickpeas then this Greek chickpea soup recipe is a definite must try!

Greek chickpea soup recipe – Variations

Greek chickpea soup recipe (revithia soupa) is made with humble ingredients, but it’s simplicity of preparation and presentation takes nothing out of its deliciousness! A basic recipe for ‘revithia soupa’ consists only of chickpeas, onions, olive oil, lemons and water.

To prepare a Greek chickpea soup recipe it is important to soak the chickpeas overnight for them to become tender and to reduce cooking time. Depending on how fresh the chickpeas are, the cooking time may vary greatly, so it is important to check if they are done. Different variations include other herbs and spices so feel free to spice things up!

Bay leaves, fresh or dried oregano and some minced garlic will surely lift the flavor! A very nice addition is to also add some vegetable or chicken stock along with the water to enhance the flavor. Some variations also include carrots, celery and tomato paste to redden the soup.

Serve this delicious traditional Greek chickpea soup while still warm with freshly ground pepper and of course some Greek village bread to dig in all that delicious sauce! Enjoy!

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Greek Chickpea soup recipe (Revithia)

(579 votes, average: 4.74 out of 5)
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• Author: Eli K. Giannopoulos
• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 110 min
• Total Time: 2 hours
• Yield: 5 portions
• Category: Soups
• Method: Boiled
• Cuisine: Greek

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Hearty, simple and extra comforting, this Greek chickpea soup recipe (revithia soupa) is with no doubt the perfect dish for a cold winter’s day! Greek chickpea soup is one of the most popular Greek wintery dishes while being highly nutritious full of fiber and a unique supply of antioxidants.

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Ingredients

• 500g/ 17 oz. dry chickpeas (revithia)
• 1 large red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 a cup olive oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tsp dried oregano (optional)
• salt and freshly ground pepper
• juice of 1–2 lemons
• 2 tbsp flour
• vegetable stock (optional)

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Instructions

1. To prepare this Greek chickpea soup recipe (revithia soupa), start by washing the chickpeas and let them soak in plenty of cold water overnight (ideally for 18 hours).
2. When you are ready to make this Greek chickpea soup recipe, drain the chickpeas (revithia) and discard the soaking water. Place the chickpeas in a colander and rinse very well with plenty of water (4-5 times). Put your hands in the colander and rub them well.
3. Place the revithia in a large pan with enough cold water to cover them (about 4cm over the chickpeas).
4. Turn the heat up and bring to the boil. Keep removing the froth from the top with a wooden spoon for about 15 minutes.
5. Drain the chickpeas and then put them back in the pan and add enough warm water to cover them again. Bring to the boil and add the olive oil, chopped onion, oregano and bay leafs.
6. Turn the heat down to a simmer and place the lid on. Let the revithia cook for 1-2 hours, depending on the chickpeas, until tender. Add more water if necessary in order not to dry.
7. If you prefer your soup to be thicker, during the end of cooking time add in a bowl the flour and lemon juice and pour gradually 1-2 ladles of the soup and whisk. Add the mixture slowly in the pan with the chickpeas and season. Stir gently for 2-3 minutes until the soup thickens.
8. Serve this Greek chickpea soup while still warm with lots of Kalamata olives and crusted bread aside. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 portion
• Calories: 595kcal
• Sugar: 11.9g
• Sodium: 490.4mg
• Fat: 28.6g
• Saturated Fat: 3.8g
• Unsaturated Fat: 22.6g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 68.9g
• Fiber: 13.2g
• Protein: 21.2g
• Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Greek Chickpea Soup, Revithia Soupa, Revithada recipe, Revithosoupa

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A very versatile and easy to prepare Greek dish perfect for your Sunday family dinner or quick mid-week meal. Ready in under 30 minutes, this is a traditional Greek rice pilaf recipe for you to easily recreate this delight from scratch.

Greek rice pilaf recipe – Delicious variations

Greek rice pilaf or pilafi (πιλάφι) is a dish which consists of rice cooked in broth. For the basic Greek rice pilaf recipe, the rice is first sautéed in butter for extra flavour and then cooked in meat or vegetable stock and usually finished off with lemon juice (Greek rice pilaf with lemon). If you have Greek origins then it’s more than possible to have been offered this as a child to cure all aches and illness!

For extra flavour Greek rice pilaf can be cooked with bits of onions and spices or Saffron (Krokos kozanis). This basic recipe is a great accompaniment for meat dishes, like souvlaki, gyros or biftekia.

Depending on local cuisine this classic Greek rice pilaf recipe may also contain vegetables, like sliced carrots, peas, corn etc. One very popular variation is gamopilafo, a festive Cretan specialty offered at weddings (gamoi), where the rice is cooked in lamb broth. Simply delicious!

For an everyday super-filling meal try preparing this Greek rice pilaf recipe with chicken legs or pieces of chicken breasts. Garnish with crumbled salty feta cheese and enjoy!

Lemony Greek Rice Pilaf (Pilafi) Recipe with Chicken legs

(548 votes, average: 4.86 out of 5)
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• Author: Eli K. Giannopoulos
• Prep Time: 5 min
• Cook Time: 20 min
• Total Time: 25 min
• Yield: 4 portions
• Category: Main
• Method: Boiled
• Cuisine: Greek

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The perfect traditional Greek rice pilaf (pilafi) recipe! Fluffy, fragrant rice and crispy, tender, fall of the bone chicken legs with a delicious lemon kick!

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Ingredients

• 8 chicken legs, bone-in and skin on
• 1 1/2 cup rice (long grain rice or basmati)
• 2 tbsps butter
• 1 small red onion, roughly chopped
• 3 cups chicken stock
• juice of 1 lemon (or more if you prefer)
• 6–7 peppercorns
• salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2–3 tbsps olive oil
• 150g/5 oz. feta cheese for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

1. To prepare this Greek rice pilaf recipe with chicken legs, start by washing thoroughly the chicken legs and pat them dry with some kitchen paper. Drizzle the chicken legs with olive oil, season well with salt and pepper and rub using your hands.
2. Heat a large pan over medium high heat and place the chicken legs inside. Let them colour and cook for about 6 minutes on each side, until the skin is nicely coloured and crispy. Remove the chicken legs from the pan and set side.
3. Now it’s time to prepare the Greek rice pilaf. In the same pan add 1-2 tbsps olive oil and the chopped onions and sauté until soft. Add the butter and rice and sauté the rice until translucent. Pour in the chicken stock and lemon juice and deglaze. Add the chicken legs (skin side up) and season well with salt and pepper.
4. Place the lid on, turn the heat down and simmer the Greek rice pilaf for about 15 minutes, until the chicken and rice are cooked and all the liquid has been absorbed.
5. Finish off the Greek rice pilaf with a last minute squeeze of lemon juice, crumbled feta cheese and freshly ground pepper. Enjoy!

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Keywords: pilafi, Greek chicken pilaf, Greek rice pilaf recipe, Greek lemon rice pilaf

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To prepare this delicious baked stuffed sea bass recipe the fish is filled with lemon slices, chopped fennel, tomatoes, capers and kalamata olives. Then drizzled with olive oil, scaterred with fresh parsley and baked in a delicious dry white wine sauce to form an impressive 30-minute vegetarian dish!

Tip: Prepare this baked stuffed sea bass recipe with fresh medium-sized sea bass, leaving the heads and tails on for extra flavour. 

For a perfectly cooked tender baked stuffed sea bass the key is to use some foil or foil bag to wrap the fish in order to seal the flavours and aromas. Pour in some good quality white wine and let the fish bake in the steams, to keep all the juices and flavours inside.

Bake everything wrapped in aluminium foil, until all of the flavours have been released and the stuffed sea bass is simmering in all the delicious juices, until tender.. Once the stuffed sea bass is baked, let it rest for a while still covered with the foil.

Enjoy this Mediterranean flavoured baked sea bass with some steamed vegetables or crisp green salad aside.

Mediterranean Sea Bass Recipe Stuffed with Tomatoes, Lemons and Olives

(677 votes, average: 4.88 out of 5)
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• Author: Eli K. Giannopoulos
• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: 20 min
• Total Time: 30 min
• Yield: 2 sea bass /2 portions
• Category: Main
• Method: Baked
• Cuisine: Greek
• Diet: Vegetarian

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An amazingly tender Mediterranean oven baked stuffed sea bass recipe for the lovers of the Greek cuisine! To prepare this delicious baked stuffed sea bass recipe the fish is filled with lemon slices, chopped fennel, tomatoes, capers and kalamata olives. Then drizzled with olive oil, scaterred with fresh parsley and baked in a delicious dry white wine sauce to form an impressive 30-minute vegetarian dish!

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Ingredients

• 2 whole sea bass, cleaned and gutted
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 1 fennel bulb, sliced
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 15 kalamata olives, pitted
• 15 capers
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 150ml white wine
• 1/2 a bunch fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• salt and freshly ground pepper
• lemon zest for garnish

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Instructions

1. To prepare this oven baked stuffed sea bass recipe, preheat the oven to 190C and transfer the sea bass onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. (Make sure to use enough foil to cover the fish later.)
2. Prepare the stuffing for the sea bass. Finely slice the fennel, lemon and tomato and set aside. Peel and finely chop the garlic and slice the kalamata olives into rings.
3. Fill the cavity of each fish with 2 slices of lemon, the fennel and half the amount of the chopped tomato, olives and capers. Scatter on top of the sea bass the chopped garlic, any remaining fennel slices and the rest of the olives, tomato and capers. Pour in the white wine and season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Drizzle the sea bass with olive oil and garnish with chopped parsley.
4. To bake the stuffed sea bass, you need to seal the fish well by folding the foil up like a parcel. This will help keep the juices and flavours in and will help your stuffed sea bass maintain tender.
5. Bake the stuffed sea bass in preheated oven at 190C for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through.
6. Remove the baking tray from the oven and let it rest for 3-4 minutes, then place the stuffed sea bass with the foil on a serving platter, unwrap carefully, garnish with some lemon zest and enjoy!

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