Saute onions, parsley, garlic, and Christmas Rice in oil for 5-10 minutes, over low heat. Add soup stock and seasonings. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for one hour or until rice is tender. Fluff lightly with a fork, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Saute Christmas Rice in oil over low heat 5-10 minutes.
Layer vegetables over the rice.
Add salt and garlic to the soup stock and pour over the vegetables. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and vegetables are tender. Sweet Brown Rice from Lundberg Family Farms is a versatile, festive rice dish with unusual and exciting properties. When cooked, it becomes extremely sticky. If mashed or pounded then allowed to cool, it develops a smooth, chewy texture, and expands when reheated.