Briam (Greek Roasted Summer Vegetables)

Greek briam is a generous roasted vegetable traybake where summer produce becomes soft, golden-edged and richly seasoned in olive oil. Courgettes, aubergines, potatoes, ripe tomatoes, onion, garlic and oregano cook together until the tomatoes collapse into a savoury sauce and the vegetables soak up the herby juices. It is the kind of dish that works as a simple vegetarian main, a side for grilled food, or part of a mezze-style spread. Serve it warm or at room temperature, making sure to spoon the tomato and olive oil juices over each portion.
Cuisine style Greek home cooking
Flavor profile Savoury • Herby • Lightly caramelised
Techniques Roasting • Sheet-pan cooking
Key equipment Oven • Large baking tray
Cooking style Minimal cleanup • Make-ahead friendly
Time commitment Under 2 hours

Why this recipe works

  • Classic traybake method: Roasting the vegetables together with olive oil and tomatoes creates tender centres, golden edges and a natural sauce in the pan.
  • Simple ingredients, full flavour: Garlic, dried oregano, ripe tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil season the vegetables as they roast, keeping the flavour focused and balanced.
  • Flexible serving: The dish is just as useful warm from the oven as it is at room temperature, making it easy to serve as a main, side or mezze dish.

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Authenticity notes

  • Greek home-style cooking: Briam is typically a generous vegetable bake rather than a precisely arranged gratin; the appeal comes from soft vegetables, olive oil and the juices in the tray.
  • Olive oil matters: Extra virgin olive oil is central to the flavour and texture, helping the vegetables soften, caramelise and carry the oregano and garlic.

Ingredient notes

  • Use ripe tomatoes: Ripe tomatoes release enough juice to form the sauce, so avoid very firm or underripe tomatoes if possible.
  • Cut for even cooking: Potatoes need slightly smaller pieces than aubergine and courgette so they become tender in the same roasting time.

Texture tips

  • Avoid overcrowding: Spread the vegetables in a single layer so they roast rather than steam, giving better browning around the edges.
  • Keep the vegetables juicy: If the tray looks dry during roasting, spoon the tomato and olive oil juices back over the vegetables so they stay moist while the edges colour.

Make-ahead tips

  • Serve later: Briam holds well after cooking and can be served at room temperature, with the tray juices spooned over just before serving.
  • Reheat gently: Reheat on a baking tray at 180°C (355°F) until piping hot, adding the reserved juices over the vegetables to keep them from drying out.

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  1. Heat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Cut the potatoes into thick wedges, then slice the onion and thinly slice the garlic.
  2. Cut the aubergines and courgettes into chunky pieces, and cut the tomatoes into wedges. Tip everything into a large bowl.
  3. Add the dried oregano, fine sea salt, black pepper and extra virgin olive oil, then toss well until the vegetables are evenly coated. Spread out on a large baking tray in a single layer, scraping over any oil and juices from the bowl.
  4. Roast for 60 to 70 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the potatoes are tender and the edges are lightly caramelised. If the tray looks dry at any point, spoon the tomato juices over the vegetables as they roast.
  5. Rest for 5 minutes so the juices settle. Serve warm or at room temperature, spooning the olive oil and tomato juices over each portion.

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Recipe notes

Tips

  • Cut the potatoes slightly smaller than the aubergine and courgette so everything finishes cooking at the same time.
  • For deeper caramelisation, keep the vegetables in a single layer and avoid overcrowding the baking tray.
  • This dish is best with ripe tomatoes, as their juices form the sauce that you spoon over at the end.

Substitutions

  • Replace dried oregano with fresh oregano for a brighter herbal flavour.
  • Replace Yukon Gold potato with new potatoes for a firmer, waxier texture.

Storage

  • Refrigerate up to 4 days
  • Cool completely, then refrigerate in a sealed container. Reheat on a baking tray at 180°C (355°F) for 15 to 20 minutes until piping hot, or serve at room temperature with the juices spooned over.

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Recipe overview

  • Servings: 4 servings
  • Total time: 1h 25min (15min active)
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cuisine: Greek
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