Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes from ELaiolithos in Naxos — Nourish Your Body, Recreate at Home
At ELaiolithos, we listen to your body’s song—be it vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free, or celiac. Each dish is composed like a poem on a plate, shaped by your needs, seasoned with care, and inspired by you.
Come Taste the Simplicity of Naxos
This isn’t about trends—it’s a return to essence. Here, traditional Naxian recipes are reimagined with local, seasonal ingredients, offering flavor that speaks to the soul. Food is memory, message, and moment.
Begin your day with something alive, gentle, and deeply nourishing. Your body will thank you. So will your soul.
Whether you visited us or dream of coming, these authentic vegan and vegetarian recipes from Naxos are lovingly shared for you to recreate at home—wholesome, delicious, and designed for every dietary need.
ELaiolithos-Style Coconut Yogurt with Naxian Soul
Ingredients:
- 1 can (400 ml) organic full-fat coconut milk
(or fresh pressed coconut cream if available locally) - 1–2 probiotic capsules (with live cultures – no fillers)
- 1 tsp Naxian thyme honey or homemade citrus jam – for Vegans we use jam or agave syrup – (optional, to feed probiotics and add depth of flavor)
- Pinch of dried local herbs (like lemon verbena or chamomile from Moni, optional for aroma)
Instructions:
- Sterilize mindfully
Rinse your glass jar and wooden spoon with hot water. Wipe clean with a linen towel (no harsh soaps needed in your pure setting). - Blend the coconut milk
Pour it into the jar and whisk until smooth. If you’re using fresh coconut cream, warm it gently (not hot) to blend if it’s solid. - Add probiotics
Open the capsules and stir in the powder using your wooden spoon. Gently mix until fully incorporated. - Add a touch of Naxos
Stir in a teaspoon of thyme honey or a dollop of citrus jam made in-house—this not only enhances taste but also nurtures the bacteria. - (Optional) Add a tiny pinch of dried local herbs for subtle fragrance—this makes the yogurt truly yours.
- Cover & ferment naturally
Use breathable cotton or a cheesecloth secured with a band. Place the jar in one of ELaiolithos’ sun-warmed corners or a gently lit cabinet for 24–48 hours. - Taste & cool
When it reaches the tanginess you love, seal the jar and refrigerate. It will thicken naturally. We let our guests know it’s alive with the power of Naxian terroir!
ELaiolithos Tips:
- You can use coconut yogurt or almond yogurt. Our yogurt is made in-house with live probiotics and the honey of highland bees (or agave) —infused with the herbs that grow just beyond your suite’s view.
- Serve with homemade granola, local spoon sweets, or goat’s milk cheese for a contrast of flavors.
- Present it as part of a morning wellness ritual with herbal tea, or use it in your detox smoothies.
