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Briam
Heat the oven to 190°C. Cut the potatoes into 2 cm chunks, the courgettes and aubergine into 3 cm chunks, the peppers into strips and the red onions into wedges. The potatoes are smaller so everything cooks in the same time.
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How long does Briam take?
2 hr 30 min all in — 25 min prep, 1 hr 45 min cook, 20 min rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 6 people. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
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What equipment do I need?
Chef's knife, Cutting board, Baking tray, Oven.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 2 tsp.
What can I use instead?
Fresh tomatoes → A 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes. Fine out of season. The sauce is a little sweeter and less fresh.
Any tips from this recipe?
Do not crowd the tray. If the vegetables are piled more than two layers deep, they steam and never brown; use two trays. It keeps four days in the fridge and tastes best at room temperature, not straight from the cold.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.