How to Make Briam (Greek Mixed Vegetables in Tomato Sauce) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Briam, also known as Greek mixed vegetables in tomato sauce, is a traditional Mediterranean dish that captures the flavors and essence of Greek cuisine. This hearty and comforting dish is a staple in Greek households, especially during the summer months when fresh vegetables are abundant. Briam is a vegetarian dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish to accompany grilled meats or fish. It is a perfect way to showcase the natural flavors of vegetables while also incorporatin...

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Ingredients

  • 4 tomatoes
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh mint
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano
  • ¼ cup capers
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 2 potatoes, sliced
  • 2 eggplant, sliced
  • 3 zucchini, sliced
  • 3 green bell peppers, sliced
  • 2 cups okra

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • 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

    177 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 97mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 51mg
    • Calcium: 49mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 505mg