Italian Vegetarian Cooking : Rice - Baked Brown Rice with Roasted Vegetables

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Serves: 4
Cooking time (approx.): 51 minutes
Style: Italian Vegetarian

½ cup(s) butter
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
2 medium onion(s) finely chopped
3 teaspoon(s) finely chopped or grated garlic
2 cup(s) uncooked rice
2 cup(s) water
1 cup(s) sliced mushrooms
2 courgette(s) sliced
1 cup(s) broccoli florets
½ teaspoon(s) mixed herbs
½ cups plain flour
2 cup(s) hot milk
½ cup(s) grated parmesan cheese
salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Heat the olive oil and half the butter in a heavy-bottomed pan and fry the onions and half the garlic for about 5 minutes or till medium brown.
Stir in the rice and saute well. Add the water and salt. Mix well and bring to a boil. Cook on low heat for about 15 minutes or till the rice is tender.
Arrange the vegetables in a greased oven tray. Sprinkle the remaining grated garlic and the mixed herbs on top. Dribble some olive oil on the vegetables and roast in a preheated oven at at 200^oC or 400^oF stirring once for about 15 minutes or till the vegetables are roasted and lightly browned.
To make the cheese sauce, heat the remaining butter in a saucepan and stir in the flour. Cook on low heat for about 1 minute(s). Gradually mix in the hot milk stirring constantly till smooth. Stir in the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
Arrange the rice in a greased oven-proof deep dish. Arrange the roasted vegetables on the rice and top with the cheese sauce to cover well. Bake in a preheated oven at 200^oC or 400^oF for about 15 minutes.

TIPS:
Any preferred rice variety can be used for this recipe.
A combination of vegetables according to individual preference can be used. Sliced potatoes and cauliflower florets can be used for example.

Serve piping hot topped with: chopped fresh herbs.

Vegetarian Italian Cooking

Baked Brown Rice with Roasted Vegetables