Greek Semolina Halva

Lent is traditionally a fasting period in Greece, where the Greek Orthodox church still has a lot of power over the country’s traditions. From Shrove Tuesday to Easter Sunday we traditionally wouldn’t eat dairy, as well as abstaining from meat and fish (but not shellfish). But that doesn’t mean no enjoyable meals! No, in fact, a whole Greek cuisine has sprung up around the culture of fasting - Greek fasting food is called Ladera, or Lathera - food that is full of veggies and made with olive oil, containing no meat or dairy products. This is the healthy heart of the Mediterranean diet (although this recipe doesn’t necessarily uphold this principle). This Greek semolina cake recipe is unusual but very authentic and moreish - I definitely urge you to try it. Lenten fasting is no longer a chore, thanks to the advent of dairy-free cakes! This semolina halva recipe is easily one of my all-time favorites – it’s dairy-free, egg-free, and butter-free but still manages to be decadent and absolutely delicious. Not only that, but it also makes for an excellent hosting choice as it is vegan-friendly so you can guarantee your plant-based guests will approve. Plus, if you’re not adhering to any fasting constraints you can go ahead and enjoy semolina halva to your heart’s content!

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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