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Briam - Greek Roasted Vegetables

Briam or Greek roasted vegetables is a Greek vegetarian dish. It's simple to prepare and highlights the Greek way of cooking vegetables. Not only is it delicious but I can guarantee you'll be cooking your summer veggies this way again and again.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 326kcal
Author Peter G

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini sliced into 1 cm discs
  • 3 potatoes peeled, cut in half and sliced into 1 cm "half-moons."
  • 1 red onion sliced thinly
  • cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 2 tomatoes grated or 200 grams of chopped tomatoes from a can
  • cup parsley finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 180 deg C (350 F) and start preparing your vegetables. (Peel and chop your zucchini, potatoes and onions).
  • Place the vegetables in a 30 cm (12”) baking tray. (see note 1)
  • Add the olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Give everything a good stir, mix well and make sure not to overcrowd the pan - they should be in a single layer - Bake in the oven for half an hour.
  • Remove the dish from the oven and stir everything again. If you find the briam is a little dry, add a little water around the vegetables (be careful not to drown the dish with water; otherwise you will end up with boiled vegetables). Place back in the oven for another 30 minutes. (see note 2)
  • Remove and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

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Notes

  1. Don't overcrowd the baking dish - the vegetables should be in a single layer. This will allow them to roast evenly. Otherwise, they'll steam.
  2. Be careful not to drown the veggies with water; otherwise, you will end up with boiled vegetables!  Remember, this is a baked vegetable dish. (Start by adding half a cup of water and checking again in the last 15 minutes).

Variations

Feel free to use the above ingredients to start this delicious briam.
You may also add:
  • bell peppers
  • eggplants
  • carrots
  • sliced cherry tomatoes
  • finely chopped dill, mint or oregano 
Just be sure to adjust your olive oil if adding any extra vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g