Celebrate the holidays with these delicious Mediterranean Christmas brunch recipes. Christmas day has always been a day where we open gifts and spend time around the tree and generally take it easy -and when it comes to the food, brunch is the way to go!  I’ve compiled a list of brunch favorites, mostly Greek or with a Mediterranean touch. I’m especially fond of the traditional Greek pies (pites), as they are great for anytime of the day and you can make them ahead, plus they are best when served at room temperature. Salads are a perfect accompaniment and I’ve also added a few meat dishes, the Greek meatballs being a favorite. There is something here for everyone: vegan, vegetarian, gluten free-you name it! And most of these dishes are plant based so not only are they delicious but also good for you. And for dessert, I always have on hand the Greek Christmas classics melomakarona (vegan juicy honey cookies) and kourabiedes (rich butter cookies), but I’ve added a few other choices here.

-SAVORY PIES-

1. Spanakopita- Spinach Pie

2. Tiropita – Cheese Pie

3. Prasopita -Leek Pie

4. Patsavouropita – Quick & Easy Feta Pie

5. Kolokithopita – Zucchini Pie

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-MEDITERRANEAN SALADS-

6. Festive Winter Mediterranean Salad

7. Classic Greek Winter Cabbage Salad

8. Lentil and Grape Salad

9. Baby Spinach, Lentil and Pear Salad

10. Sweet Potato and Chickpea Salad

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-EGG DISHES-

11. Baked Eggs with Feta and Spinach

12. Greek Style Scrambled Eggs with Tomato-Kagianas

13. Classic Greek Omelette with Feta

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-RICE DISHES-

14. Greek Spinach and Rice- Spanakorizo

15. Greek Lentils and Rice -fakorizo

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-MEATS-

16. Greek Roasted Meatballs

17. Baked Spiced Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

18. Honey Glazed Chicken Legs

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-BREADS-

19. Savory Feta, Spinach and Pepper Muffins

20. Greek Carrot-Parsley Breadsticks

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-DESSERTS/SWEETS-

21. Vegan Almond-Cocoa Bites

22. Galatopita- Greek Custard Pie

23. Brownies made With Olive Oil and Greek Yogurt

24. Greek Walnut Cake

25. Olive Oil Banana Bread

SAVE FOR LATER AND PIN IT!

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