Briam (Greek Roasted Vegetables)
A long, slow Greek tray-bake of potatoes, zucchini, eggplant, and tomato in olive oil — the vegetables collapse into something jammy, sweet, and impossible to stop eating.
Ingredients
- yukon gold potatoes1.5 lb, thinly sliced
- zucchini2 medium, sliced
- globe eggplant1, in 1/2-inch dice
- ripe tomatoes4, sliced
- red bell pepper1, in strips
- yellow onion2, sliced
- garlic6 cloves, sliced
- extra-virgin olive oil1/2 cup
- dried greek oregano1 tbsp
- fresh parsley1/2 cup, chopped
- tomato paste2 tbsp
Steps
Heat oven and mix oil.
Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Whisk the olive oil with tomato paste, oregano, 1 tsp salt, and a generous grind of pepper in a small bowl.
Combine vegetables and oil.
Pile all the vegetables, garlic, and parsley into a large deep roasting pan. Pour the oil mixture over and toss thoroughly with your hands.
Spread vegetables and add water.
Spread into an even layer. Pour 1/2 cup water around the edge.
Roast vegetables uncovered.
Roast uncovered for 75 minutes, stirring twice, until the vegetables are deeply collapsed and the edges caramelize.
Rest and serve.
Rest 10 minutes. Serve warm or room temperature with crusty bread and feta on the side.
Nutrition, per serving. 210 calories. Protein 3.5 grams, 7 percent. Carbs 18 grams, 34 percent. Fat 14 grams, 59 percent. Fiber 4 grams, sugar 6 grams, saturated fat 2 grams, sodium 180 milligrams. Estimated from ingredients.

