Briam

A DELICIOUS GREEK VEGETABLE BAKE

This popular veggie medley is traditionally eaten with feta

Ingredients
150 ml extra-virgin olive oil , plus extra if required
1 large aubergine
1 large onion
3 garlic cloves
800 g large potatoes
6 medium tomatoes
12 cherry tomatoes
5 courgettes
300 g tomato passata
1 tbsp dried oregano
2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley , finely chopped
Method:
Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/gas .
Halve the aubergine lengthways and thickly slice.
Heat some olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and cook the aubergine in batches, adding more oil if necessary, for 5 to 7 minutes, until softened and golden. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a large bowl.
While the aubergine is cooking, peel and thinly slice the onion, and peel and slice the garlic. Add the onion and garlic to the empty pan, with a little more oil if necessary, and sauté for 5 minutes, until softened. Transfer to the bowl with the aubergine.
Chop the potatoes into 1cm cubes, thinly slice the medium tomatoes and slice the courgettes.
Add the potato, all the tomatoes, courgette, passata and 200ml water to the bowl. Sprinkle with the oregano and parsley, and season generously with sea salt and ground black pepper.
Combine well with your hands and transfer to a large ovenproof dish. Drizzle with any remaining oil.
Bake for 30 minutes, then turn the oven down to 200°C/400°F/gas 6. Bake for another 20 to 30 minutes, or until the top has browned and vegetables are tender. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

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