This can serve as a vegetarian main dish or side dish. It is easy to put together and is wonderful the next day.
Roasted Fennel, Peppers, and Delicata Squash with Wild Rice
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Chop in small, similarly-sized pieces:
1-2 fennel bulbs
2 bell or Marconi peppers
1/2 delicata squash, seeded
1/2 onion
Toss with:
olive oil
fresh or dried herbs like rosemary and thyme
salt and pepper
Place on baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, tossing occasionally. Roast until browned.
Meanwhile, prepare 1 cup wild rice (with two cups of water) or any other comparable grain.
While still warm, place the roasted vegetables, rice, and a few dashes of red wine vinegar in a bowl and stir.
Serve hot, warm, or cold. Top with Parmesan cheese.
Serves approximately 4 people.
