Description
Briam is a traditional Greek baked vegetable dish made with zucchini, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and olive oil, roasted until tender and caramelized. This rustic Mediterranean recipe is simple, wholesome, and packed with fresh flavors.
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 large red onion, sliced
- 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the zucchini, potatoes, and onion evenly and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the olive oil over the vegetables and toss well to coat evenly.
- Transfer the mixture to a large baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake uncovered for 60–75 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sliced eggplant or bell peppers.
- Use ripe, in-season tomatoes for best results.
- If vegetables brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
