Roasted Greek Vegetables (Briam)
This popular Greek dish features thinly sliced fresh vegetables marinated in tomatoes, garlic, herbs and lots of extra virgin olive oil. It's vegan, gluten-free, low-carb and has zero cholesterol.
Prep Time16 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 17 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 38 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: gluten-free, healthy recipes, low carb, mediterranean diet, thanksgiving sides, vegan, vegetables
Servings: 3
- 3 Yukon gold potatoes sliced into 1/8 inch thick rounds
- 3 zucchinis sliced into 1/4 inch thick rounds
- 1 eggplant sliced into 1/4 inch thick rounds
- 1 red onion sliced into 1/4 inch thick rounds
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 28 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional garnish)
Prep ingredients. Peel and slice potatoes into 1/8-inch-thick rounds. Slice zucchinis, eggplant and red onion into ¼ inch thick rounds. Mince garlic and chop parsley.
Preheat oven to 400 F.
Add potatoes, zucchini, eggplant, red onion, minced garlic and 2 tbsp chopped parsley to a large bowl. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and season with salt, pepper, dried oregano and 2 tbsp fresh parsley. Mix well making sure everything is evenly coated.
In a large casserole dish, add in half the diced tomatoes and spread to cover the bottom.
Place potatoes, zucchini, eggplant and red onion in layers, alternating vegetables for each layer.
Drizzle the top with whatever is left of the marinade from the bowl along with 2 more tbsp olive oil. Spread the remaining half of the diced tomatoes over the top.
Cover the pan loosely with foil and bake for 40 minutes. After 40 minutes, remove foil and return to oven to bake for 35-40 minutes more or until most the liquid has evaporated, and veggies are soft.
Remove and top with 2 more tbsp fresh parsley for garnish (optional). Serve warm as a side dish or with some feta and bread as a main dish.
Alternative preparation: chop vegetables into large chunks instead of thin slices and follow the same recipe instructions.
Storing leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350 F preheated oven or in a pan over medium heat.
Make ahead: prepare fully up to one night in advance. Just let it cool completely, cover tightly and store in the fridge. Reheat in a 350 F oven until warmed through.