Presbytera's Phasting Phood Page :-)

Following below are some tried and true vegan recipes submitted by parishioners that are acceptable for use on fast days (and good for any other occasion as well!):

  • Vegannaise (a mayonnaise substitute)
  • Vegan Ranch Dressing
  • Red Chile Sauce
  • Green Chile Sauce
  • Guacamole Columbian Style

  • Mandarin Almond Salad
  • Broccoli-Date Salad
  • Crunchy Romaine Toss

  • Banana-Nut Pancakes

  • Spanakorizo (a spinach and rice dish)
  • Onion Nut Bake (a meat substitute)
  • Cinnamon Couscous
  • Vegan Enchiladas
  • Thai Coconut Rice
  • Toasted-Coconut Rice

  • Easy Autumn Vegetable Stew with Herb Dumplings
  • Greek Lenten Lentil Soup
  • Lentil and Bulgar Wheat Soup
  • Mama's Homemade Soup

  • Chocolate Chip Oatmeal & Nut Cookies
  • Peanut Butter-N-Jelly Smoothie




  • NOTE for the Orthodox: the recipes linked to from this page generally refer to use of "Vegetable Oil"; for strict fast days, remember that olive oil can not be used!