Greek Vegetable Medley – Briam | Akis Petretzikis

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories and cabbage is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits while being versatile.

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Canned tomatoes are convenient and tomato paste adds rich flavor.

garlic

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Shallots provide a milder taste, and onion powder is budget-friendly.

Cut potatoes into small pieces and place them in the tray.

Cut zucchinis in half lengthwise and add to the tray.

Cut bell peppers and onions into nice pieces and add to the tray.

Prepare the marinade with grated tomatoes, 2 spoonfuls of tomato paste, thyme, oregano, a good amount of salt, extra virgin Greek olive oil, black pepper, and a touch of honey.

Mix the marinade ingredients together.

Pour the marinade over the chopped vegetables in the tray and mix everything together with your hands.

Drizzle a little more olive oil on top if desired.

Cover the tray with aluminum foil to keep the steam inside while cooking.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (fan) for 30 minutes covered with foil.

Uncover and continue baking for another 30 minutes, for a total of 1 hour.

Serve with feta cheese and bread.

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