Briam Tourlou (Cretan Oven-Roasted Summer Zucchini, Potato, Eggplant & Herb Medley) – Authentic Greece Recipe
Pure Cretan longevity cooking: summer vegetables caramelized in abundant olive oil, tomatoes, and herbs.
- Country of Origin
- 🇬🇷 Greece (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Sliced zucchini, Yukon potatoes, Eggplant, Greek mountain oregano, Fresh mint
Ingredients for Briam Tourlou (Cretan Oven-Roasted Summer Zucchini, Potato, Eggplant & Herb Medley) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) sliced zucchini, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups Yukon potatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup eggplant
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with Greek mountain oregano
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Greece seasoning (fresh mint, parsley, 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, garlic)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, Greek mountain oregano, and fresh mint, parsley, 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, garlic for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine sliced zucchini and Yukon potatoes with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with eggplant and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.