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Briam (Greek Roasted Vegetable Medley)

Name: Briam (Greek Roasted Vegetable Medley)
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 zucchini, sliced into rounds; 1 eggplant, sliced into rounds; 3 medium potatoes, sliced; 2 large tomatoes, sliced; 1 onion, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 cup water; 1 tbsp dried oregano; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

A colorful medley of zucchini, potatoes, eggplant, and tomatoes roasted slowly in olive oil and herbs until soft and caramelized.

75 minutes

Serves 6

Side

26 min prep

41 min cook

No common allergens detected

Based on this recipe's ingredient list. Always verify with your own brands and labels.

Instructions

6 steps

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly oil a large baking dish.
2
Whisk the tomato paste with the water and set aside.
3
Layer the potatoes, zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, onion, and garlic in the baking dish, seasoning each layer lightly with salt, pepper, and oregano.
4
Pour the olive oil and the diluted tomato paste evenly over the vegetables.
5
Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 20-25 minutes until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned on top.
6
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm or at room temperature.

Briam (Greek Roasted Vegetable Medley) — plated and served — Serving moment. How Briam (Greek Roasted Vegetable Medley) looks plated and ready to eat — a representative photo, not a step in the recipe.

Listahan Family Score™

72/100

Good fit for most families

Allergen-friendly 100

Kid-friendly 55

Weeknight-easy 54

Budget-friendly 82

Great leftovers 87

Pantry-friendly 42

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Nutrition

per serving

280

Calories

4 g

Protein

27 g

Carbs

19 g

Fat

Estimated per serving. Actual values depend on the brands and portions you use.

Listahan cooking guide

Chef notes & practical guide

Technique notes, ingredient swaps, serve-alongside ideas, storage guidance, and equipment for this recipe.

Cultural context

Briam belongs to the broader family of ladera, meaning oiled dishes, in which vegetables are slow-braised in a generous amount of olive oil until meltingly soft, a cooking style rooted in the vegetable-forward, olive-oil-rich diet of the Greek islands and countryside.

Listahan note

This version layers the vegetables rather than tossing them, which lets each one cook a bit differently based on where it sits in the dish, and relies on a long covered bake before uncovering to caramelize the top.

Technique cues

Slicing all the vegetables to a similar thickness matters more than it seems, uneven cuts mean some pieces turn to mush while others stay undercooked in the same bake.
The initial covered bake traps steam that helps the vegetables soften through, while removing the foil for the final stretch is what lets the tops caramelize and concentrate in flavor.
Diluting the tomato paste with water before pouring it over the vegetables helps it spread evenly through the dish rather than clumping in one spot.

Kitchen flow

Parallel prep: Slice all the vegetables while the oven preheats, laying them out by type so layering the dish goes quickly once everything is ready.
Make-ahead: Briam is traditionally served warm or at room temperature and actually tastes better after resting for an hour or two, making it genuinely easy to prep ahead.
Leftover move: Leftovers keep their flavor well and are traditionally eaten cold or at room temperature the next day, no reheating necessary.
Cleanup rhythm: Use a baking dish with high sides, the oil and tomato liquid can bubble up during the uncovered final bake and spill over a shallow pan.

Ingredient brief

Role, handling, and swap guidance for each key ingredient.

zucchini, eggplant, potatoes, and tomatoes

the medley itself

Purpose: each vegetable contributes something different, the potatoes add heft, eggplant turns silky, zucchini stays slightly firmer, and tomatoes break down into a light sauce

Handling: slice all four to a similar thickness, about a quarter inch, so they cook at roughly the same rate

Adaptation: yellow squash can stand in for some of the zucchini for color variety without changing the technique

onion and garlic

aromatic layer

Purpose: sliced and layered directly into the dish rather than pre-sauteed, they soften slowly alongside the other vegetables and season the whole pan as it bakes

Handling: slice the onion thinly and mince the garlic so both distribute their flavor evenly through the layers

Adaptation: shallots give a slightly sweeter, milder result if raw onion is too sharp

olive oil

the braising medium

Purpose: a generous, almost surprising amount of oil is what defines ladera-style cooking, it's what keeps the vegetables from drying out over a long bake and gives briam its silky richness

Handling: pour it evenly over the layered vegetables before covering the dish, don't skimp here

Adaptation: there's no good substitute, this dish depends on olive oil's flavor and its role in the braise

tomato paste

sauce base

Purpose: diluted with water and poured over the vegetables, it thickens slightly as it bakes and coats everything in a light, savory tomato sauce

Handling: whisk it into the water first so it doesn't clump when poured over the layered vegetables

Adaptation: a small can of crushed tomatoes can replace the paste-and-water combination for a slightly saucier result

Technique notes

Check the dish partway through the covered bake and add a splash more water if the pan looks dry, different vegetables release different amounts of moisture.
Don't rush uncovering the dish, the final 20-25 minutes uncovered is what develops the lightly caramelized, slightly charred tops that define good briam.
Let the dish rest for at least 10 minutes after baking before serving, this lets the oil and juices settle back into the vegetables rather than pooling on top.

Ingredient swaps

Vegan direction: Wherever dairy shows up here, a neutral dairy-free butter or oil and a full-fat plant milk (oat or coconut work best for body) is the straightforward stand-in. This one leans on the tomato paste.
Gluten-free direction: Use a certified gluten-free 1:1 flour blend or gluten-free noodles/breadcrumbs in place of any wheat-based ingredient, and double-check packaged items for hidden wheat. This one leans on the tomato paste.
Lower-oil direction: Cut the olive oil by about a third and add a splash more water to compensate; the dish will be lighter but slightly less silky than the traditional version.

Serve alongside

crusty bread
feta cheese
grilled fish
a simple green salad
a dry white wine
rose
sparkling water with lemon

Serving suggestions only — check pairings for your household's allergens.

Storage & reheating

Keeps refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Serve cold or at room temperature, or reheat gently covered in a low oven rather than the microwave, which can make the vegetables soggy in spots.
Freezes reasonably well for up to 2 months, though texture softens somewhat after thawing.

Equipment

large high-sided baking dish
sharp knife or mandoline
foil
whisk (for the tomato paste and water)

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