Briami Greek Vegetable Stew Recipes

DELICIOUS BRIAM RECIPE (GREEK MIXED ROASTED VEGETABLES)

Steps:

• To prepare this delicious briam recipe, start by preparing your vegetables. Peel and cut the potatoes in slices. Wash thoroughly the courgettes and aubergines and slice into 1cm slices. Alternatively you can cut the vegetables in chunks. Peel the tomatoes and cut into thin slices. (You can also use green bell peppers).
• To bake the briam use a large baking pan, approx. 30*35cm, so that the vegetables are not layered too deep.
• Layer the bottom of the pan with sliced tomatoes and season. Place on top the sliced vegetables and season well. Sprinkle with the onion and garlic and top with the rest of the tomatoes. Season well, garnish with chopped parsley and drizzle with olive oil.
• Cover the briam with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven at 200C (both top and bottom heating elements on) for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Uncover the briam halfway through cooking time, toss the vegetables and continue baking until nicely coloured.
• Serve this traditional briam dish with salty feta cheese and lots of bread. Enjoy!

BRIAMI (GREEK OVEN-ROASTED VEGETABLES)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 420 degrees F.
• Put everything in a very large baking pan. Pour water, olive oil on top and add herbs. Season generously.
• Put your clean hands in the pan and give all the veggies a toss so herbs, and oil and salt and pepper go on everything.
• It looks like a lot but don't worry - it'll 'melt' down considerably during cooking.
• Roast for a couple of hours, stirring everthing up a couple of times to allow veggies on bottom to come up and brown nicely too. What you're after in terms of texture is for the vegetables to 'melt' into each other, but without losing their individual shape. NOTHING crisp-tender going on here - just meltingly, comfortingly, deliciously tender.
• This is delicious with good crusty bread (lovely juices) and feta cheese on the side- like we eat it.
• Will probably serve 6 hungry people, or maybe not. We go through it fast. It's even better the next day.

GREEK VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• Lightly brown onions in a hot dry skillet in 2 Tablespoons oil. Add oregano & garlic. Cook 1 minute. Add 4 cups water and tomatoes. Cook 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Cook covered for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with a lemon slice in each bowl.

BRIAM (GREEK MIXED VEGETABLES IN TOMATO SAUCE)

Steps:

• 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.

TRADITIONAL GREEK SUMMER ROASTED VEGETABLES (BRIAMI)

Steps:

• Prepare all your vegetables by slicing the eggplants, potatoes, and zucchini into ½" slices. Next, chop the onions and the garlic, cut the peppers into 1" chunks, and mince the fresh herbs.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Drizzle some of the olive oil into a large frying pan, set over medium heat. When the oil is hot, cook the eggplants for 5-6 minutes until they become soft and golden brown (you might need to add a bit more olive oil during the frying, as the eggplants absorb a good amount of olive oil as they cook). Transfer the eggplant to a large, ovenproof dish.
• To the same frying pan add some more olive oil, and, once the oil is heated, add the chopped onion and peppers. Cook for two minutes and add the garlic. Cook a few minutes more, then transfer to the baking dish.
• Add the potatoes and the zucchini to the baking dish-uncooked--and toss. Cut the tomatoes into chunks (or in half, if you are using cherry tomatoes), and add them to the dish along with the tomato passata, the dried and fresh herbs, and the remaining olive oil. Season everything generously with salt and pepper to taste and combine gently.
• Pour ¾ cup of the water into the corner of the baking dish then tilt it so the water distributes evenly.
• Bake for about 45-60 minutes, or, until the vegetables are soft and golden brown. Make sure to check the liquid in the dish (about half way through) and add the rest of the water if necessary. At the end of the cooking time, there should be just a little sauce at the bottom of the baking dish.
• Let the briam rest for 10 minutes or so to cool down slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature with some Greek Feta on the side and some delicious bread to mop up the sauce!

GREEK ROASTED VEGETABLES (BRIAMI)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F.
• Cover 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil; spray with cooking spray.
• Combine first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Add dressing, cheese and oregano; mix lightly. Spread onto prepared baking sheets. Add lemon slices.
• Bake 45 min. or until fries are crisp, and fresh vegetables are tender and lightly browned, stirring every 15 min.

BRIAM (GREEK BAKED ZUCCHINI AND POTATOES)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Spread potatoes, zucchini, and red onions in a 9x13-inch baking dish, or preferably a larger one. Use 2 baking dishes if necessary. Cover with pureed tomatoes, olive oil, parsley. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Toss all ingredients together so that the vegetables are evenly coated.
• Bake in the preheated oven, stirring after 1 hour, until vegetables are tender and moisture has evaporated, about 90 minutes. Cool slightly before serving, or serve at room temperature.

BRIAMI: GREEK VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• Slice all vegetables in 1" pieces.
• In a large pot drizzle in olive oil and brown the first 6 ingrediants.
• Add Fava beans (may substitute green Lima beans), water, tomatoes, black pepper, and parsley.
• Cover and stir occasionally over moderate heat until vegetables are done.
• Serve over rice or couscous.