Kollyva Greek Memorial Tradition

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds natural sweetness with fewer calories.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide healthy fats and are often cheaper.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: dried cranberries

Dried apricots offer a unique flavor and are often more affordable.

almonds

🥗Healthier: cashews

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Cashews are creamy and nutritious, while peanuts are budget-friendly.

Boil the wheat berries with bay leaves until tender.

Drain the wheat berries and let them cool.

In a large bowl, combine the cooled wheat berries with powdered vegan biscuits, icing sugar, ground anise, cinnamon, and ground coriander.

Chop the blanched almonds and add to the mixture along with sultana raisins and chopped parsley.

Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.

Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and shape it as desired.

Dust the top with icing sugar and garnish with pomegranate seeds.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

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