Roast Vegetables And Brown Rice

Preheat oven to 450 and line a large cookie sheet or jelly roll pan with aluminum foil.

Put all the vegetables in a large bowl. Pour over the olive oil and stir gently so that all the vegetables are coated in oil. Place them in a single layer on the cookie sheet.

Generously salt and pepper the vegetables and place cookie sheet in the oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are softened and beginning to brown. (Watch them as they brown so they don't burn.)

Meanwhile make brown rice. (Whenever I make brown rice, I make a lot and freeze it in individual portions. Then I just have to reheat it.)

To serve, place a scoop of rice on a plate and surround with vegetables. (Peel the cipollini onions before serving.) Squeeze lemon juice over the vegetables, adjust seasoning, sprinkle with chopped chives or other fresh herb, and sprinkle with nuts if desired.