Traditional Greek Briam

Classic Roasted Vegetables in Olive Oil

This Traditional Briam Is Pure Greek Summer Comfort Food.

Soft roasted vegetables, rich olive oil, caramelized edges, and incredible aroma from garlic and herbsโ€”traditional Greek Briam is one of the most beloved Mediterranean oven dishes.

As it slowly bakes, the vegetables become:

โœ” tender and juicy
โœ” naturally sweet
โœ” deeply flavorful
โœ” perfectly caramelized

This is authentic Greek home cooking at its best.

Perfect for:

  • healthy Mediterranean meals
  • fasting periods
  • summer vegetables
  • family lunches
  • meal prep
Greek Briam - Mixed roasted vegetables
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Greek Briam – Mixed roasted vegetables

Recipe by George Zolis
5.0 from 1 vote
Course: MainCuisine: GreekDifficulty: Easy
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

2

hours 
Calories

280

kcal
Total time

2

hours 

15

minutes

Traditional Greek briam with roasted vegetables, olive oil, garlic, and tomato. Healthy Mediterranean oven-baked vegetable recipe full of flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 3 3 Potatoes, cut into pieces

  • 1 1 Eggplant, sliced into rounds

  • 1 1 Onion, sliced into rounds

  • 5 5 Zucchinis, sliced into rounds

  • 3 3 Bell peppers, cut into pieces

  • 1 1 Tomato, cut into pieces

  • 3 cloves 3 cloves Garlic, finely chopped

  • 1/2 bunch 1/2 bunch Parsley, finely chopped

  • 150 g 2/3 cup Olive oil

  • Salt, Pepper

  • 1 glass 1 glass Water

  • 200 g 3/4 cup Tomato juice

How to make Greek Briam

  • Peel and cut the potatoes into pieces. Place them in a baking dish.
  • Slice the eggplant into rounds, cut in half and place the pieces in the baking dish.
  • Peel the onion and cut it into rounds. Add it to the baking dish.
  • Slice the zucchinis into rounds and add them to the baking dish.
  • Cut the peppers into large pieces and add them to the baking dish.
  • Cut the tomato into large pieces and add it to the baking dish.
  • Finely chop the garlic and add it to the baking dish.
  • Finely chop the parsley and add it to the baking dish.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Add the olive oil and water.
  • Pour tomato juice over the dish (optional).
  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and bake for 2 hours.

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This Traditional Briam Tastes Like a Greek Summer

Slow-roasted vegetables, rich olive oil, garlic, and tomato bubbling together in the oven.

Briam is one of those traditional Greek dishes that fills the entire kitchen with incredible aroma while baking.

And the longer it cooks, the better it becomes.

Why Briam Is So Flavorful

The secret is slow roasting.

As the vegetables bake:

  • potatoes become creamy
  • zucchini soften beautifully
  • peppers sweeten naturally
  • eggplant turns silky

Everything absorbs the olive oil and tomato juices.

Greek Briam in a plate

The Olive Oil Makes All the Difference

Authentic Greek briam uses generous olive oil.

This creates:

  • rich flavor
  • soft texture
  • caramelized edges
  • classic Mediterranean taste

Serve it with feta cheese and crusty bread for the ultimate Greek meal.

Perfect for Meal Prep & Fasting Days

Briam tastes even better the next day.

Itโ€™s ideal for:

  • healthy meal prep
  • vegetarian diets
  • Lent and fasting periods
  • summer lunches
  • light dinners

Simple ingredients, incredible flavor.

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