Discover the delightful flavors of the Mediterranean with Briam, a traditional Greek dish that showcases the vibrant colors and tastes of fresh vegetables. This hearty and flavorful dish combines layers of tender eggplant, zucchini, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and peppers, all infused with aromatic herbs and spices. Baked to perfection, Briam transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece, perfect for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone seeking a healthy and satisfying meal. This article presents three variations of Briam: the classic Greek Briam, a lighter version with fewer calories, and a unique recipe with a twist of feta cheese. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this delectable dish that brings the essence of Greek cuisine to your table.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BRIAM: TRADITIONAL GREEK ROASTED VEGETABLES
Briam is simple and absolutely delicious roasted vegetables, prepared Greek style. Potatoes, Zucchini, and Red onions tossed in a mixture of EVOO, garlic, parsley and spices, then roasted in saucy diced tomatoes. This is a healthy, vegan, text-book Mediterranean diet dish that can stand as a main course or served next to other entrees. See tips and suggestions in the notes.
Provided by The Mediterranean Dish
Categories Entree/Side Dish
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place a rack in the middle.
- Place sliced potatoes and zucchini in a large mixing bowl. Season with kosher salt, pepper, oregano, and rosemary. Add fresh parsley, garlic, and a generous drizzle extra virgin olive oil. Toss to make sure the vegetables are well coated with the EVOO and spices.
- Grab a large round pan on skillet (I used an 11-inch oven safe pan. See notes for more options.) Pour 1/2 of the canned diced tomatoes in and spread to cover the bottom of the pan.
- Arrange the seasoned potatoes, zucchini, and sliced onions in the pan in rows (simply going around the shape of the pan and alternating.)
- If you have any of the extra virgin olive oil and garlic mixture left in the mixing bowl, pour that all over the veggies, then top with the remaining diced tomatoes from your can.
- Cover the pan with foil (tent foil a bit so it is not touching the veggies). Bake in 400 degrees F heated-oven for 45 minutes. Take pan out briefly to carefully remove foil, then place back in oven, uncovered, and roast for another 30-40 minutes or until the veggies are soft and charred and most of the liquid has evaporated. (ovens do vary, so pay attention and check as needed.)
- Remove from oven. Serve warm or at room temperature with an added generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. (see suggestions for to serve along.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Sugar 4.2 g, Sodium 19.1 mg, Fat 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 2.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
BRIAM (GREEK BAKED ZUCCHINI AND POTATOES)
Briam is a traditional Greek roasted vegetable dish with potatoes, zucchini, tomatoes, and red onions with lots of olive oil. It is a typical example of Greek cuisine where a few simple ingredients are turned into an utterly delicious dish with little effort. It can be served as a main course. With olive oil as the only source of fat it is a quintessential example of the Mediterranean diet, and it is vegan to boot. If preferred, serve with a hearty chunk of feta on the side.
Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Greek
Time 2h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Spread potatoes, zucchini, and red onions in a 9x13-inch baking dish, or preferably a larger one. Use 2 baking dishes if necessary. Cover with pureed tomatoes, olive oil, parsley. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Toss all ingredients together so that the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven, stirring after 1 hour, until vegetables are tender and moisture has evaporated, about 90 minutes. Cool slightly before serving, or serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.8 calories, Carbohydrate 65.8 g, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 12.5 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 141.4 mg, Sugar 16.2 g
DELICIOUS BRIAM RECIPE (GREEK MIXED ROASTED VEGETABLES)
Simplicity is perfection! This amazing traditional briam recipe (Greek roast vegetables) is the brightest example of how Greek cuisine takes the simplest ingredients and with literally no effort transforms them into a finger licking dish!
Provided by Eli K. Giannopoulos
Categories Main
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To prepare this delicious briam recipe, start by preparing your vegetables. Peel and cut the potatoes in slices. Wash thoroughly the courgettes and aubergines and slice into 1cm slices. Alternatively you can cut the vegetables in chunks. Peel the tomatoes and cut into thin slices. (You can also use green bell peppers).
- To bake the briam use a large baking pan, approx. 30*35cm, so that the vegetables are not layered too deep.
- Layer the bottom of the pan with sliced tomatoes and season. Place on top the sliced vegetables and season well. Sprinkle with the onion and garlic and top with the rest of the tomatoes. Season well, garnish with chopped parsley and drizzle with olive oil.
- Cover the briam with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven at 200C (both top and bottom heating elements on) for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Uncover the briam halfway through cooking time, toss the vegetables and continue baking until nicely coloured.
- Serve this traditional briam dish with salty feta cheese and lots of bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 plate, Calories 281kcal, Sugar 6.8g, Sodium 311.3mg, Fat 21.7g, SaturatedFat 3.1g, UnsaturatedFat 17.6g, TransFat 0g, Carbohydrate 21.9g, Fiber 5.8g, Protein 4.7g, Cholesterol 0mg
GREEK BAKED VEGETABLES (BRIAM)
A Greek version of ratatouille.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, one pot, main course
Time 3h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- If the eggplant is thin and long, slice it about 1/4-inch thick. If it's fat, halve it lengthwise, then slice in 1/4-inch-thick half-moons. Sprinkle with salt and put on paper towels for 30 minutes. Thinly slice the onions and mince the garlic. Cut the potatoes, zucchini and peppers into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Squeeze excess water from eggplant and pat dry.
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add the onions. Stir often, until tender and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt and stir in the garlic. Cook for another minute or two, until fragrant.
- Lightly oil a deep earthenware baking dish or a heavy Dutch oven. Put the tomatoes in a bowl and season liberally with salt and pepper. Stir in the remaining olive oil. Spread a thin layer of tomatoes in the baking dish or Dutch oven and top with one-third of the onions and garlic. Top with half the potato slices. Season with salt and pepper. Layer half the zucchini slices over the potatoes and season, then layer on half the eggplant, half the peppers and half the okra, if using. Sprinkle on half the parsley, about a third of the marjoram or oregano and some pepper. Layer another third of the onions over the vegetables and top with half of the remaining tomatoes. Sprinkle with half the remaining marjoram or oregano. Repeat the layers with the remaining vegetables, ending with a layer of onions topped with the remaining tomatoes. Sprinkle with the remaining herbs. Pour the juice from the tomatoes over the mixture.
- Cover with foil or a lid and bake for 1 1/2 hours. Press the vegetables down into the juice and bake another 30 minutes, or until all the vegetables are thoroughly tender. Cool until warm before serving, or refrigerate overnight and reheat. If there is too much liquid, strain in a colander set over a bowl, reduce the juices over medium-high heat (place a flame tamer over the burner if you're using the earthenware dish) and pour over the vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 216, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 819 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
BRIAM (GREEK MIXED VEGETABLES IN TOMATO SAUCE)
This is a Greek summertime favorite recipe, full of the aromas of fresh vegetables and herbs. It is easy to make and you can replace or add any vegetables you like and still get a great dish. You can serve it hot or cold.
Provided by Aggeliki
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 1h40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place three of the tomatoes, the 1/2 cup olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, parsley, mint, basil, oregano, capers, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor and process to create a fresh tomato sauce. Season with salt and black pepper; set aside. Chop the remaining tomato; set aside.
- Heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the onions until slightly golden, about 10 minutes.
- Stir together the onions, potatoes, eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, okra, the reserved chopped tomato, and the fresh tomato sauce, and place the mixture in a large baking pan. If needed, stir in a little water so that the vegetables are just covered with sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven until all vegetables are tender, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 97.2 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
TRADITIONAL GREEK SUMMER ROASTED VEGETABLES (BRIAMI)
A traditional Greek dish highlighting a variety of summer vegetables.
Provided by Marilena Leavitt
Categories Vegetarian Main Course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4-5
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Prepare all your vegetables by slicing the eggplants, potatoes, and zucchini into ½" slices. Next, chop the onions and the garlic, cut the peppers into 1" chunks, and mince the fresh herbs.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Drizzle some of the olive oil into a large frying pan, set over medium heat. When the oil is hot, cook the eggplants for 5-6 minutes until they become soft and golden brown (you might need to add a bit more olive oil during the frying, as the eggplants absorb a good amount of olive oil as they cook). Transfer the eggplant to a large, ovenproof dish.
- To the same frying pan add some more olive oil, and, once the oil is heated, add the chopped onion and peppers. Cook for two minutes and add the garlic. Cook a few minutes more, then transfer to the baking dish.
- Add the potatoes and the zucchini to the baking dish-uncooked--and toss. Cut the tomatoes into chunks (or in half, if you are using cherry tomatoes), and add them to the dish along with the tomato passata, the dried and fresh herbs, and the remaining olive oil. Season everything generously with salt and pepper to taste and combine gently.
- Pour ¾ cup of the water into the corner of the baking dish then tilt it so the water distributes evenly.
- Bake for about 45-60 minutes, or, until the vegetables are soft and golden brown. Make sure to check the liquid in the dish (about half way through) and add the rest of the water if necessary. At the end of the cooking time, there should be just a little sauce at the bottom of the baking dish.
- Let the briam rest for 10 minutes or so to cool down slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature with some Greek Feta on the side and some delicious bread to mop up the sauce!
Tips:
- Choose fresh, seasonal vegetables: This will ensure that your vegetables are at their peak flavor and nutrient content.
- Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
- Layer the vegetables in a baking dish: Start with the heartier vegetables on the bottom and the more delicate ones on top.
- Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper: You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
- Bake the vegetables until they are tender and slightly browned: The cooking time will vary depending on the type of vegetables you are using.
- Serve the vegetables hot or cold: Greek baked vegetables are a delicious side dish or main course.
Conclusion:
Greek baked vegetables are a healthy and delicious way to enjoy your favorite vegetables. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Greek baked vegetables a try!
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