Ingredients

  • 6 ounces button mushrooms halved
  • 1 eggplant small, quartered, cut into 1/3 inch slices
  • 2 zucchinis medium, halved, thickly sliced
  • 1 red pepper halved, thickly sliced
  • 1 red onion peeled and cut into 8 wedges
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 6 ounces brown rice
  • 4 ounces baby spinach
  • 2 ounces goat cheese
  • lemon dressing
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Method

  • For the roasted vegetables, preheat oven to 400°F. Toss the mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini, pepper and onion on a baking sheet with the oil. Season to taste, then roast 40 mins, until tender.
  • Meanwhile, cook the rice according to the package directions. Rinse under cold water, drain and set aside to cool.
  • For the lemon dressing, whisk together lemon juice and mustard. Season well. Gradually add the oil in a steady stream, whisking until combined.
  • To assemble, place rice, roasted vegetables and baby spinach in a salad bowl. Toss in the dressing. Crumble the goat cheese on top to serve.