Briam Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables with Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

A hearty oven-roasted medley of summer vegetables drenched in olive oil and fresh herbs, embodying classic Greek flavors. This Greek-inspired vegetarian recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 65 minutes, pairs zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds, eggplant, diced into 1-inch cubes, red bell pepper, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 1 medium eggplant, diced into 1-inch cubes
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large yellow onion, sliced
• 4 roma tomatoes, quartered
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large roasting pan, combine 2 medium sliced zucchini, 1 medium diced eggplant, 1 chopped red bell pepper, 1 large sliced yellow onion, and 4 quartered roma tomatoes.
2. Step 2: Drizzle 1/3 cup olive oil over the vegetables and add 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss everything gently to coat evenly.
3. Step 3: Pour 1/2 cup water into the pan to keep the vegetables moist during roasting.
4. Step 4: Cover the pan with foil and roast in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and roast uncovered for another 20 minutes, stirring halfway, until vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
5. Step 5: Adjust seasoning to taste and serve warm as a side dish or vegetarian main.