Briam/Tourlou - Tourlou

eggplant

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Zucchini is lower in calories, while bell peppers are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh basil

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Basil adds a different flavor profile, while dried herbs are often less expensive.

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Canned tomatoes are convenient and can be less costly, while paste intensifies flavor.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (218 degrees Celsius).

Slice all of the vegetables very thin using a mandolin set to the 1/32 inch setting.

Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Boil the potato slices for 3-4 minutes to par boil them.

Drain the potatoes and cool until they can be easily handled.

Combine all of the tomato sauce ingredients in an 8x8 inch square ceramic pan. Adjust the seasoning to your liking and stir to combine all of the ingredients.

Arrange the vegetables by creating 3 rows and use the remaining vegetables to fill in the loose spaces.

Mix all of the herb oil ingredients together well to combine and brush onto the vegetables.

Cover with foil and place onto a sheet pan for easy handling.

Bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle the crumbled feta onto the vegetables, and return to the oven.

Raise oven temperature to 450-475 degrees Fahrenheit (232-246 degrees Celsius) and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the vegetables are golden and somewhat caramelized.

Allow to cool and serve at room temperature.

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