Experience the vibrant flavors of Greece with Briami, a traditional baked vegetable medley that transforms simple, fresh ingredients into a dish bursting with Mediterranean goodness. This classic recipe combines zucchini, eggplants, potatoes, and tomatoes, layered with aromatic garlic, red onion, and a fragrant herb blend of parsley, dill, and oregano. Slow-baked in a rich, tangy tomato sauce infused with olive oil, this dish achieves tender, caramelized perfection. With just 20 minutes of prep time and the oven doing most of the work, Briami is an easy yet impressively flavorful vegetarian main course or a hearty side dish. Serve it warm with crusty bread or pair it with grilled meats and seafood for an authentic Mediterranean dining experience.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F).
Wash and prepare the vegetables. Slice the zucchini, eggplants, and potatoes into 1 cm thick rounds. Slice the tomatoes and onion thinly. Mince the garlic.
In a large baking dish, layer the sliced vegetables, arranging them in alternating rows or haphazardly if you prefer a rustic look.
In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, crushed tomatoes, water, minced garlic, parsley, dill, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to create a flavorful sauce.
Pour the sauce evenly over the vegetables in the baking dish, making sure everything is coated.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven.
Bake for 60 minutes covered, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes to allow the vegetables to caramelize slightly on top.
Check the vegetables with a fork. They should be tender and have absorbed the sauce.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm as a main dish with crusty bread or as a side dish to grilled meats or fish.
Calories |
1952 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 100.1 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.5 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9059 mg | 394% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 248.8 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.6 g | 177% | |
| Total Sugars | 84.9 g | ||
| Protein | 35.9 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 448 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 8005 mg | 170% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.